Paramedic

Come join our team! Miami County EMS provides 911 pre-hospital care to Miami County citizens and visitors, over 590 square miles of coverage. Operating out of four ambulances and three stations, Miami County EMS responds to approx. 4,500 calls for service annually. All units are equipped with LifePak 15 monitors, ReVel ventilators, IV pumps, LUCAS CPR devices, and Stryker Auto-Load cot systems. Continuing education opportunities are provided to employees. Employees work a 48 on/96 off schedule and receive 156 hours of vacation leave annually. Competitive benefits package is avaliable through the county. 

The Paramedic performs the duties of a Paramedic by providing highly skilled and specialized emergency medical care to the sick and injured. The employee in this position responds to requests for assistance, assesses the scene and determines the best course of action and establishes a medical treatment plan in accordance with local protocol and the established standard of care for the paramedic. The care will continue during transport of the patient to the appropriate medical facility or receiving hospital. This position is distinguishable from that of an EMT in that the position requires more advanced certification and can perform specialized medical skills and treatment. Works under general supervision of the Battalion Chief. Competitive benefits package avalible through the county.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; two-year college degree or equivalent preferred; minimum of one-year experience preferred.
• Kansas Certified Paramedic
• Valid driver’s license.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Provider Certification preferred or will provide within 6 months of employment. 
• Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required during orientation.
• Position requires on-call/stand-by work; required to work on holidays; shift work.
• Proper uniform required.