Requisition ID 8066 – Posted 03/28/2012 – American Medical Response – Maine – Scarborough
Job Title:    Paramedic    Location: Scarborough/ Somersworth     Req #:           Reports To:    Field Supervisor      Posting End Date:     Department:  Operations    Company: AMR    FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt 

 

SUMMARY: The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner. 
Essential Duties and 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.  
  • Other duties as defined by the formal job description

(Source: EMS Careers)