Paramedic provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Being a Paramedic performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Additionally, Paramedic performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited Paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The Paramedic works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Paramedic typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Do you want to utilize your skills to your full potential?
MED-Star Paramedic Ambulance, Inc. is a privately owned and operated company located in Brandon, South Dakota.
MED-Star has grown in reputation as an experienced, professional, pre-hospital, inter-facility, and medical transport ambulance service, offering excellence in medical care.
We currently have full time and part time Paramedic positions available.
We offer flexible scheduling with 12 and 24 hour shifts available, or can work with you on your scheduling needs! We have a new starting wage of $18-$20 per hour for newly hired Paramedics.
We operate with aggressive protocols and we utilize Physio LifePaks, LUCAS devices, EZIO, mini-med transport IV pumps, and I-Pad in-truck charting systems.
We have a comfortable base station, with no off-site posting. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, and employer matched 401k.
New sign-on bonus and some relocation expenses negotiable!
For an application see our website at www.med-starambulance.com, or please call our office 605-582-6096, or our Director of Operations at 605-839-6418.