Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Portland, OR

Company: AMR
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Located in Portland, ORMore Information about this Job:
AMR Portland is offering a $18,000 sign-on bonus for medics accepting full time positions with a one year commitment*

(Internal transfers not eligible for bonus)

Pay Rate: $62,211 to $86,357 depending on experiene

Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us.

With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

RESPONSIBILITIES
--- Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
--- Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
--- Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
--- Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
--- Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
--- Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
--- Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
--- Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
--- Continuously maintain all required certifications.
--- Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of AMR.
--- Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
--- Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
--- Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
--- Reports immediately to the on duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
--- Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
--- Communicate verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.
--- Discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.
--- Converse with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
--- Must be able to successfully pass Physical Agility Test
--- Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
--- Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
• Current state Paramedic License and maintain currency.
• Covid-19 vaccination or a valid exemption
• Possess a valid State Driver's License.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS Provider Certification and maintain currency.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination or valid exemption
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.
• Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.
  EEO STATEMENT
  
  Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled
  
  * The sign-on bonus is paid out in two payments. $9,000 upon the completion of orientation and field training and $9,000 after one year (365 days) of continious full time employment.
  
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  NOTE REGARDING COVID-19: Upon accepting an offer and joining the GMR family, new hires will be required to submit a COVID-19 vaccination status of either vaccinated or not vaccinated .
  EEO Statement:
  Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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