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- Office in Little Rock
Paramedics provide medical care to emergency and non-emergency patients and maintain positive working relationships with all customer groups and agencies.
A Paramedic restores and promotes a patient's health by providing life support and transport of sick and injured persons, in and out of hospital settings, as authorized by established medical protocols or a physician.
What makes a successful Medic at MEMS?
- Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols, procedures and treatments
- Familiarity with the service area and the ability to navigate effectively
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Caring, compassionate manner with all patients
- Professional demeanor and desire to work cooperatively with other first responders
- Current Arkansas certification and National registration
- Certifications in American Heart BLS Level C and ACLS
- At least 1 year experience in EMS
What's it like to work as a Paramedic?
- MEMS provides coverage around the clock, seven days per week. Most schedules include 12- or 24-hour shifts on a regularly rotating basis; other shift options may also be available.
- Paramedics work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Physical demands include walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, running and frequent lifting of 110+ pounds.
- Accurate hearing ability and vision that can be corrected to 20/40 are required.
- Respirator use may occasionally be required.
Paramedics receive a starting salary of $48,000 + depending on experience. Full benefit package includes retirement plan with generous match. The hourly rate varies based on assigned shifts. MEMS provides higher pay with experience.
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