Contract Paramedic

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Contract Paramedics to join our team for a 13-week assignment. This role involves providing advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care and interfacility transport (IFT) services, depending on assignment needs. Candidates must be adaptable, professional, and ready to work in dynamic environments. Reliable personal transportation is required for commuting to Indiana and from the apartment to station.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. At least 1 year of paramedic experience.

2. Valid, current state or NR Paramedic certification. 

3. Valid current Drivers License. Has no more than 2 accidents &/or moving violations in the last 3 yrs. 

4. In general, no criminal record in which the individual received a verdict of other than non guilty in a criminal proceeding. However, specific factors, including but not necessarily limited to how recent the criminal proceeding, the nature of the criminal act, and other factors will be utilized by Administration in determining relevance and overall impact on the individual's suitability for initial or continued employment. 

5.  Must be at least 21 years of age. 

6.  NIMS Certifications and Hazmat Training 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Emergency medical technician training and certification required. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

All copies must be clear and legible. 

Driver's License 

Each state issues individual Driver's Licenses. Some states require certain endorsements to legally drive an ambulance. If required, these endorsements must be present on the license. Assure that the license's expiration date has not passed and all information on the license is legible. 

State EMS 

Certification 

A clear legible copy of a state issued wallet card (front & back) or certificate is acceptable. Assure that the document is valid by checking the expiration date in addition to any resources provided by the issuing department or agency. 

Emergency Vehicle 

Operations Course 

(EVOC) 

A legible copy of an EVOC completion certificate or an equivalent is acceptable. Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator-Ambulance (CEVO) as well as Defensive Drive 4 (DDC4)is an accepted equivalent. 

Hazmat "Awareness 

Level" training 

A course completion certificate that specifically states Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) "Awareness Level" training. Equivalent to OSHA q)(6)(i) or EPA 40 CFR 311. 

Hepatitis B 

Vaccination 

A copy of documentation that the series has been completed or a copy of a signed declination waiver of liability is acceptable. 

IS-100.b 

Introduction to Incident Command System (earlier versions accepted) 

IS-200.b 

ICS for Single Resources and Intiail Action Incidents (recommended but not required) (earlier versions accepted) 

IS-700.a 

National Incident Management System, an Introduction (earlier versions accepted) 

IS-800.b 

National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction Version IS-800.a is no longer accepted 

FEMA EMI at:  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Safe and efficient operation of ambulances and other company equipment. 

2. Basic life support treatment and transportation of sick and injured persons. 

3. Providing emergency medical treatment, while not exceeding the level of skill, training and certification of the individual employee. 

4. Full compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations and laws, pertaining to but not limited to protocols, standards of care, motor vehicle operations, and patient rights. 

5. Observes patient, records significant conditions and treatments rendered. 

6. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. 

7. Prepares inventories and stocks supplies and inspects equipment for proper operation. 

8. Cleans and disinfects interior of ambulance. Cleans and details exterior of ambulance. Cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness and proper stocking of the ambulance, company vehicles, equipment, office, lounge, and bathrooms. 

9. Must be able to safely lift,