Paramedic - **SHIFT DIFF $5/HR**CONTINUING EDUCATION**

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Adaptability to adjust to changing situations using critical thinking and sound judgment

The ability to work calmly and professionally in fast-paced situations and in times of stress

Top-notch interpersonal skills

The ability to handle specialized ALS or BLS care, Specialty Care, and clinically challenging cases

A desire to learn new things and expand your EMS skills to provide exceptional medical care

A drive to help and care for those in need, providing compassionate care to all

A commitment to being an integral part of a cohesive, solution-driven team working together to achieve positive outcomes

The willingness to join a team that is committed to invest in you, your growth and career success.

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In-depth job description below:

Responsible for providing basic life support, advanced life support and specialized medical care and transportation in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and CHSB policies to patients. Responsible for the care and transport of patients to appropriate receiving facilities.

All Coastal team members are expected to portray a positive presence to the community that is reflective of the company’s values of positivity, inclusivity, and most importantly, making connections for LIFE!

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Teamwork - Balances responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Prioritizes success of team; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Frequent prolonged periods of standing, sitting, walking

Frequently required to squat/push and/or pull

Specific vision abilities required for this job include; depth perception and ability to adjust focus; sufficient vision/hearing to meet motor vehicle licensing requirements.

Frequently required to talk or hear

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel and/or crawl

Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions

Frequent exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials

Frequently works near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 100+ pounds unassisted

The employee must frequently lift/move 250+ pounds with assistance

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. hazardous material, heavy equipment, sharps)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: ambulance vehicles, medical equipment, stretchers and other medical devices, computer, tablet, radio, cell phone.

Coastal is a 24/7/365 operation. As a healthcare organization, any employee may be requested or required at times to work outside of their traditional ‘business hours’ as scheduled by management. This may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or man-made or natural disaster situations, such as hurricanes, tropical storms, or Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI).