Paramedic or EMT - Decatur, United States - Adams Memorial Hospital

Description

The primary responsibility of the EMT or Paramedic is to respond to 911, Emergency transfers, and non

• Emergency transfer dispatches.

They are trained to be part of our team of healthcare professionals, attending to primarily out-of-hospital medical incidents. You will be responsible for daily duties that include cleaning the station, cleaning the vehicles, and maintaining supplies. You will be responsible knowing and following standing orders and protocols that are provided by the medical director. The job isn't simple but it is very rewarding.
As an employee dealing mostly with emergencies, you must be physically and mentally, committed and focused.

To be effective in the job, the ideal EMT or Paramedic must be very competent and knowledgeable as well as self-motivated, self-aware, and compassionate.

The goal is simply to contribute the best you can to help people in need and save lives.

Eligible for medical coverage on your first day of employment, all other benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following hire dateRequirements:7:00 am to 7:00 am - 24 Hour Shift The shift rotation for this position is 24 hrs on-shift and 72 hrs off-shift.

Your shifts will rotate between two EMS stations.

Rotating Weekend ScheduleRequired qualifications include CPR, State of Indiana EMT-Basic or higher certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), High school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Preferred qualifications include National Registry, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), S.T.A.B.L.E., and any other advanced certification that relates to the EMS field.