Paramedic Casual Buffalo

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**$2,000-$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available**

• Casual position - Position requires at least 96 hours per quarter
• 12-hour, day / evening / night shifts
• Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Responds and provides 911 patient care services in a pre-hospital setting. Directs care plan on scene, documents and provides reports to receiving facility. Maintains and operates vehicle adhering to driving laws and company policy. Maintains, sets up and uses equipment to include ventilators, IV pumps and other advanced level equipment.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides life support patient care to those suffering an injury, illness or mental health crisis in a pre-hospital setting.
  • Responds 911.
  • Directs care plan on scene.
  • Obtains and secures Class A narcotics.
  • Documents and provides reports to receiving facility.
  • Transports from scene or from facility to facility.
  • Establishes and maintains communications with internal and external customers.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment.
  • Cleans and stocks.
  • Operates vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company procedure.
  • Maintains, sets up and uses equipment to include ventilators, IV pumps and other advanced level equipment per manufacturer and company procedure.
  • Reports safety and/or potential safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree within 24 months from date of hire
• 4 years working in 911 environment, degree requirement waived
• For paramedic in good standing who separates from the organization and returns within 12 months, degree requirement waived

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Paramedic - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required if working in MN or
• Certified Paramedic - WI Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Source - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire. After hire recertification required through American Heart Association
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Very Heavy Work:
• Lifting weightExcess of 100 lbs. occasionally, Over 50 lbs. frequently