Paramedic

JOB SUMMARY : Paramedic for Event Medical Services. Provide ALS and BLS assessment of patient condition, develop a plan of care, render treatment, and determine a plan for release or transport. Work in a medical tent or designated area or respond into the field by foot or authorized quick response vehicle. This is contract work on an "as needed" basis.

PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIME COMMITMENT PRIOR TO APPLYING!

Minimum of 2 shifts per month required : This contracted position requires working at least two paramedic shifts each month. EMT shifts may be counted if there are not enough medic shifts available during the month. Those who do not maintain compliance with shift minimums will be removed from the contractor list, with or without notice. Please be sure you have the time commitment, now and in the future, before you apply.

About MedStar Solutions - Event Medical Services

MedStar Solutions is an Event Medical Services provider for youth sports, sporting events, marathons, concerts, festivals, private parties, and other events where medical staff may be needed. This is not a typical Paramedic position. You may be indoors or outside, in hot or very cold conditions, walking for much of your event, or sitting at a fixed medical station for hours. We have many different environments and need outstanding providers who can adapt to the situation or surroundings. Please be sure you are up to this challenge if you wish to continue.

What You'll Love About Us

• Flexible Hours. You bid for the events you prefer to work
• Exciting changes in types of venues, locations, clients, and activities
• Our excellent team of medical providers. We are pleased to be a great team of dedicated caregivers who come together to share our skills, experience, and dedication

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMAND FOR JOB

Lifting or carrying patients and equipment, climbing stairs or steps, working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, and high elevations - natural or manmade; working with small, delicate items such as oxygen tubing, bandaging materials, IV setups when assisting advanced partners, medications, etc. visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient, verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment, driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include : extreme heat or cold, hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other unusual or unexpected conditions.

NOISE LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

Moderate Noise (Examples : business office with typewriters and / or computer printers, light traffic).

Loud Noise (Examples : metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).

Very Loud Noise (Examples : Loud crowds and music as found at rock concerts).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS :

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MedStar Solutions, LLC and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION PROCESS

Due to the nature of our business all candidates that receive and accept employment offers will be subject to a background check, including but not limited to, employment verification, reference checks, e-verify, local and national certification verification, and national sex offender registry.

NOTICE

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.