Paramedic – Bridgeport job at Brookfield, CT, United States of America Full Time NEW

Paramedic

IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC Opportunity

Full-time Paramedics $32.90 – $40.64 per hour based on experience!

Part-time Paramedics $31.58 – $39.02 per hour based on experience!

Why Join AMR Bridgeport:

• 20k Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Paramedics with a 2 Year Commitment
• $2 per hour Shift Differential for Overnights and Weekends
• Paid, hospital-led training to become a certified Blood Paramedic, with access to whole-blood administration-an advanced capability offered by only a handful of EMS services in the state
• Flexible scheduling with both 8-hour and 10-hour shift options available

We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.

• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.

• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.

• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.

• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.

• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum?Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• State Paramedic License

• State Driver’s License

• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

• Driving record compliant with company policy

• Pass Physical Agility Test

• Some work experience, preferably healthcare

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response ‘s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com .

GMR’s Core Behaviors -keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable-unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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.

More Information about this Job:

Compensation: $31.58 – $39.02 per hour for Part-Time Paramedics, $32.90 – $40.64 per hour for Full-Time Paramedics. Pay scale is based on experience. Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.