Certified Paramedic

Metropolitan Emergency Medical Service (MEMS)
Little Rock, AR
Summary description:
Paramedics provide medical care to emergency and non-emergency patients and maintain positive working relationships with all customer groups and agencies. A Paramedic restores and promotes a patient's health by providing life support and transport of sick and injured persons, in and out of hospital settings, as authorized by established medical protocols or a physician.
Job description:
Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols, procedures and treatmentsFamiliarity with the service area and the ability to navigate effectivelyAbility to work effectively with a variety of peopleStrong assessment skills and the ability to respond quicklyAbility to remain calm in stressful situations. Caring, compassionate manner with all patientsProfessional demeanor and desire to work cooperatively with other first respondersCurrent Arkansas certification and National registrationCertifications in American Heart BLS Level C and ACLSAt least 1 year experience in EMSMEMS provides coverage around the clock, seven days per week. Most schedules include 12- or 24-hour shifts on a regularly rotating basis; other shift options may also be available.Paramedics work outdoors in all kinds of weather.Physical demands include walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, running and frequent lifting of 110+ pounds.Accurate hearing ability and vision that can be corrected to 20/40 are required.Respirator use may occasionally be required.This position is designated as a safety sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
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Eligibility factors:
All Services

Arkansas

Typical pay $44K – $62K/yr

Median pay: $50K/yr

What Paramedics typically earn in Arkansas — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

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