What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT / Paramedic position at Common Ground?
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Base Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, plus eligible shift premiums
Competitive Wages
Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Staff
Other Awesome Perks
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Part-time: 12 hrs. weekly, 7 pm - 7 am, including some weekends and rotating holidays
- Contingent: various shifts based on agency needs, including some weekends and holidays
About You
The ideal EMT/Paramedic thrives in an oftentimes high-stress environment with the ability to remain calm under pressure. You have a passion for detail and a keen sense of timing to ensure you’re delivering effective care and attention to those in need. You are someone who enjoys working with others in a multidisciplinary environment. You have strong decision-making skills, are adaptable, and possess thorough knowledge of crisis protocols, trauma care, and effective communication.
What's In It For You
- Competitive Wages
- Shift Premiums
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full and Part-time Employees
- Employer Sponsored Benefit & Wellness Plans
What Makes Us Different
- Non-Profit, mission-driven, person-focused environment
- Smaller, more manageable units, designed to be engaging and supportive of individual needs
- Opportunity for professional growth
- An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
Day In The Life
- Maintain a supportive, empathic, and engaging environment
- Provide patient care assessments and first aid for chronic and/or non-urgent health conditions
- Obtain vital signs and ensure safe monitoring practice within normal limits
- Complete detailed, accurate, and timely documentation
- Provide intervention for individuals in acute detox situations
- Assist in self-administering of medication per physician order
What You Need To Apply
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently licensed as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician
- Minimum 1 year experience as an EMT
- Active BLS certification
Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Salary : $23 - $26
