Paramedic - Located in Portland, OR
Company: AMR
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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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
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