EMT Ground Transport

About the role

The Ground Paramedic provides advanced medical care, transports patients to appropriate medical facilities, and participates in ongoing training to maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of patients.
• Safely drives and operates ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
• Transports patients to appropriate medical facilities while ensuring their safety and stability.
• Maintains effective communication with dispatch, hospital staff, police, fire personnel, and other necessary parties.
• Accurately completes and maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms.
• Cleans and maintains medical equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain paramedic certification and stay current with medical protocols.
• Supervises and ensures the quality and accuracy of care provided by EMTs and other emergency personnel.
• Provides patient education on various health topics, including disease management and prevention.
• Acts as healthcare navigators for patients.
• Provides transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay.
• Coordinates vaccinations and medication inventories.
• Coordinates resource allocation for patients.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Paramedic course.
• Obtain Paramedic license in state of operation within 120 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Valid driver license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.
• Paramedic National Registry Certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Attendance License (Before start of employment).

Skills

• Patient Care.
• Advanced Medication Knowledge and Administration.
• Emergency Medical Services.
• Safe Patient Handling.
• Communication.
• Problem-solving.
• Teamwork.
• Documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Acting as healthcare navigators for patients.
• Transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay.
• Vaccinations.
• Medication inventories.
• Resource coordination.
• Basic medical therapeutics.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Livewell program for personal and professional development.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching.
• Health insurance options.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $24.30 - $37.52.

Schedule

Work City: Billings, Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40