Paramedic

Paramedic

The fundamental responsibility of the EMT-P is to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, to promote health, to do no harm and to encourage the quality and equal availability of emergency medical care.  The EMT-P is qualified in advanced pre-hospital emergency care and services by a competency-based educational program of clinical, didactic, and practice.  The standard of practice of the EMT-P shall be in accordance with the most current edition of the US DOT “Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum"

Paramedic

• Must meet the core job functions and job qualification standards for field operations personnel as described in the Standard Operating Procedure manual.
• Unless otherwise specified, the guidelines for clinical competency for EMT-Paramedic shall be as published in the current EMT-Paramedic text by Brady.  American Heart Association guidelines shall supersede.
• Skillful in the application of BLS and ALS procedures applicable to the position and in the use of all equipment maintained on ambulances.
• Must be currently State and Nationally registered as EMT-P.
• Must possess a current driver’s license in the State where the Business Unit is located except where exempt by State regulation.
• Current adult and child CPR certification from AHA.
• Current certification as ACLS provider.  New employees have 6 months to obtain this certification but must be knowledgeable in ACLS nonetheless.
• Full time employees must be available for recall in times of crisis.
• Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by the Company and outlined in the Standard Operations Procedure manual.
• In States where required, must possess a current Class D driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

We are in the business of helping people, so we know how important the right benefits are to our employees. AMR offers a comprehensive benefits package with flexibility and freedom of choice.

Benefits help you take care of your own needs. They help protect you and your family. They also may give you additional financial security and peace of mind. Benefits may vary by location and may be based on collective bargaining agreements in certain areas. The current offerings may include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• Basic and Supplemental Employee Life
• Supplemental Spouse and Dependent Life
• Basic and Supplemental Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company Match
• Voluntary Benefits (Banking, Pet, Legal, Auto and Home)
• Tuition Reimbursement (In Most Locations)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discount Program