Scarborough, Maine
EMT's and Paramedics-all levels with Sign on Bonus! Job Opening in Scarborough, Maine - NEMHS is seeking basics, advanced and paramedics at all four of our locations (Scarborough, Biddeford, Brunswick and Rockport. North East if offering a $500 sign on bonus to all per diem employees and a $1,000 bonus for all full time employees. North East strives for excellent patient care and provide continuous emergency medical services and delivery of patients experiencing a wide variety of medical illnesses or injuries in the pre-hospital or inter-facility setting to the appropriate destination.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follow direction from dispatch and/or supervisory, managerial staff and respond with specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations for purposes of providing emergent or non-emergent services.
Maintain effective communication with dispatch and supervisory personnel with communications equipment including pagers, cellular telephones and mobile and portable radios.
Communicate with professional medical personnel at hospitals to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to advise personnel of the nature of the illness or injury that is being transported to their facility.
Assist medical personnel at medical facilities with treatment to the extent of license level and experience.
Remove or assist in the removal of patients from the scene of accidents or incidents using safe and prudent practices including proper lifting techniques.
In accordance with Maine EMS rules and protocols and the protocols of North East Mobile Health Services, administer medical care at the site of an incident and in the ambulance performing tasks as spinal immobilization, applications of splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of trauma and other treatments as may be necessary and appropriate.
Provide appropriate assessment and treatment of patients suffering from a wide variety of medical problems including trauma, respiratory and cardiac problems, diabetic emergencies, psychological crisis and other medical conditions of both an emergent and non-emergent nature
Complete Maine EMS run reports, patient billing forms and other applicable paperwork as required.
Operate North East vehicles including ambulances and wheelchair vans in a safe effective manner that is consistent with the laws of the State of Maine and North East policies.
Perform daily truck checks to ensure vehicle is mechanically ready for service and minimum levels of various medical supplies and equipment are present and in good operating condition.
Replenish supplies, clean the exterior and interior of vehicles and make sure all vehicles have appropriate fuel for the next shift.
Perform normal station duties and chores at the base when not engaged in patient care responsibilities.
Comply with requirements of the North East Quality Improvement program.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures including Medicare/MaineCare and HIPAA compliance programs by attending required training.
Possess flexibility for change of schedule, job assignments, ability to come in early or be held over regular hours to meet the needs of the company.
Provide extended transportation for patients to locations within and without the State of Maine and stay past scheduled shift hours as required.
Conduct work in accordance with established techniques and the training and license level of the Emergency Medical Technician as determined by Maine EMS laws, rules, and protocols as well as protocols established by North East Mobile Health Services
Mandatory ?On Call? shift participation required.
Required to operate as a Car Service Driver as needed for the first year of employment
Participation on committees as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must currently be licensed or licensable in the State of Maine as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Must hold a valid driver?s license and have a driving record that is acceptable to North East Mobile Health and the liability insurance carrier.
Maintain current CPR certification and educational standards as set forth by North East Mobile Health Services based on license level
Must possess a caring and compassionate attitude, displaying the highest level of respect and professionalism for patients, affiliated healthcare workers, co-workers and management. Must work well in a team environment.
Must have good working knowledge of emergency medical care at your respective license level.
Consistent use of good judgment required regarding patient care and the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Please apply on line at
Job Type: Full-time
Required license or certification:
Maine EMS License and Maine Drivers License required
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