Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic works in ambulance and acute care facilities, taking the lead in dealing with accidents and emergencies. Certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)/ Paramedics observe the patients and initiate any specialist medical treatment needed. As a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic you must perform some invasive procedures and give some medications under the supervision of a physician and/or as allowed by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency medical skills, within the scope of their practice.

• Administers care in conjunction with facility or client protocols.

• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain a pertinent history.

• Intubates and conducts airway management for patients as needed.

• Reinforces the implementation of patient and family care with the effective use of time, resources, equipment and supplies.

• Other Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Successful completion of the National Registry Exam as required by regulations or Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic contract specifications preferred.

• One year of experience as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic preferred.

• Current certificate as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of the Universal Precautions

• Current BLS card.

• Current ACLS/PALS card.