Job Description
TRAVEL PARAMEDIC
Amazing opportunities, pay and benefits
SPECIAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Position summary
Special Operations Support (SOS) Paramedics deploy to GMR operations across the United States to provide temporary staffing support. Assignments may cover staffing vacancies, support a new operation, or meet increased demand from natural disasters or operational events.
SOS Paramedics deploy and work at least 45 calendar days each quarter in blocks of 14 days on average. Assignments may be extended based on operational needs. Regular overnight travel is required. For each assigned location, team members must be able to acquire the appropriate state/county Paramedic licensure/accreditation and complete any required onboarding to provide patient care under the receiving operation’s clinical protocols and procedures. Day-to-day work is directed by the receiving operation with deployment coordination, support and operational accountability provided by SOS leadership.
Successful team members provide consistently excellent patient care, adapt quickly to new teams and operational cultures, maintain required credentials, and represent SOS with professionalism and sound judgment on every assignment. SOS may also support emergency response missions that require rapid mobilization and work in disrupted conditions.
Essential functions and duties
- Provide paramedic-level assessment, treatment, and transport in accordance with the receiving operation’s clinical protocols, medical direction, and applicable scope of practice.
- Operate ambulances and other assigned vehicles and equipment safely and in accordance with company procedures and local requirements.
- Work within the receiving operation’s schedule, dispatch processes, documentation systems, and operational procedures.
- Complete accurate and timely patient care reports, vehicle and equipment inspections, incident reports, and other required documentation.
- Inspect, stock, clean, and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, and supplies so they are ready for service.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, receiving facilities, dispatch, field crews, supervisors, and SOS leadership.
- Complete required onboarding, training, and local licensure/accreditation before performing duties that require them.
- Maintain deployment readiness, including current credentials and timely communication about availability and assignment needs.
- Adapt to different operating environments and work effectively with local crews and leadership.
- Support emergency response and operational event assignments when deployed for those missions.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s qualifications and scope of practice.
Hours and travel
Full-time position with variable shifts based on the receiving operation’s schedule. Employees are expected to deploy and work at least 45 calendar days per quarter, in blocks of at least 14 working days. Assignments may be extended based on operational needs. Regular overnight travel is required. Deployed SOS employees traditionally work six 12-hour shifts per week but may be tasked to work seven 24-hour shifts per two week pay period based on the operational needs. Housing and travel accommodations are provided.
Experience
- Minimum two years of field experience as a licensed paramedic.
- 911 response experience and experience working in more than one EMS system preferred.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an accredited paramedic education program required.
Required licenses and certifications
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification.
- Current paramedic license in at least one U.S. state and the ability to obtain and maintain the licenses and local authorizations required for assigned operations.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Current PALS certification, and ITLS or PHTLS certification, or the ability to obtain them within the required onboarding period.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet company driving requirements. Any additional ambulance driver credential required for an assignment must be obtained before driving in that jurisdiction.
- Medical examiner’s certification when required for an assigned role or jurisdiction.
Preferred qualifications
- Current paramedic license issued by an EMS Compact member state.
Additional assignment requirements
Some assignments may require additional training, credentials, or preparation. Disaster response missions may involve rapid mobilization and work in environments with disrupted infrastructure. Assignment-specific requirements will be communicated before deployment.
Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.
If your passion is to help shape the next generation of EMS professionals while gaining leadership experience, apply today!
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EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
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Salary Range: $45.00- $50.91/hour DOE