Paramedic
2 weeks ago
Lowville, United States
Lewis County Search and Rescue
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Paramedic to join our team You will assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals.
We offer a $2000.00 sign on bonus for qualified candidates
Responsibilities:
- Provides pre-hospital and interfacility transport of sick and injured patients from site of origin through definitive care.
- Obtains information from patients, bystanders, and other medical staff to determine appropriate treatment modality and appropriate destination of care.
- Quickly determines the nature of illness and mechanism of injury along with extent of illness or injury to establish appropriate treatments.
- Lifts, carries, and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from site of emergency to definitive care.
- Administer appropriate treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle.
- Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatchers, other first responders, and hospitals.
- Communicate with medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities.
- Operates emergency vehicles following principles of EVOC and follows NYS VT laws.
- Lead and direct in a team environment to include other care givers and first responders.
Qualifications:
- Currently certified as a NYS Paramedic and AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS qualifications
- Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Drivers License without record of suspension or revocation in any State.
- No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history
- Citizen of the US
- Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
- Ability to meet department physical standards
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Must be of good moral character and temperament and possess industrious habits