There are 4,218 Paramedic opportunities available in Philadelphia, PA all with unique requirements.
Paramedics are first responders specially trained to give initial advanced medical treatment on-scene or on the way to a hospital. Working in various settings, they must be able to act calmly and under pressure while attending to injured or ill victims in a variety of settings. They may be expected to wear several hats during daily operations, including branch manager, public relations officer, investigator, instructor, administrator, or other duties as assigned or needed. Depending on their location, they may fight fires in emergencies, provide life support and transportation in ambulances during non-emergencies, and must adhere to their area's standard operating guidelines.