Paramedic Needed in Kalmar County

We are looking for someone who wants to work in a diverse environment with us in the ambulance service.

In the role of a paramedic, you will primarily work with patient-centered care and emergency interventions at home. In the ambulance service, patients are assessed, examined, and directed to the appropriate healthcare facility. When working at accident sites with other responders, the paramedic functions as the pre-hospital medical leader. The ambulance service also includes transferring patients between healthcare facilities locally, regionally, and nationally. Paramedics and ambulance nurses work together in various interprofessional teams with doctors and other essential community actors, such as RAPS blue actors and emergency department staff.

The position requires you to work day/evening/night/weekend shifts. There is a need in various areas of Kalmar County, and the workplace will be agreed upon. If necessary, work across station borders may also occur.

About You

You are a nursing assistant with training as a paramedic. You are an experienced driver and hold a B driver's license. C/C1 licenses are advantageous. The profession also requires you to have training in emergency driving. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and teamwork skills. The job requires good physical condition, and after passing physical tests, an introductory training will be conducted. We see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from various backgrounds.

We work with the following training concepts: SAT, D-HLR, AHLR, B-HLR, pre-hospital medical leadership, ambulance technology, AMLS, PHTLS, advisory support Web, and RETTS, so competence in these areas is advantageous.

Your Future Workplace

Kalmar County consists of 12 municipalities with a total of approximately 247,000 inhabitants, covering an area of 11,694 square kilometers. The county includes rural areas, towns, lakes, islands, and an archipelago. The primary task of the ambulance service is to meet the population's need for ambulance care. The goal of the ambulance service is to assess the patient, treat if necessary, and refer to the appropriate level of care. Within the ambulance service, there are resources such as emergency ambulances, transport ambulances, first response units, light care ambulances, internal command, and a medical service bus that transports patients between the county's hospitals and the Regional Hospital in Linköping. The ambulance service in Region Kalmar County has about 220 employees. During the summer months, the population increases due to tourists and events in the county.

Questions about the workplace will be communicated with the respective area manager.

Kalmar County Hospital is one of three hospitals in Kalmar County. The hospital is an emergency hospital with specialized care, maternity care, and postnatal care. More than 2,300 people work here to provide good care and high patient safety to the county's residents. Our employees' continuous development efforts lead to good results in several national measurements. The hospital is located near Kalmar city center and Kalmarsund.

Region Kalmar County is responsible for healthcare, dental care, folk high schools, culture, public transport, and regional development. We have over 7,000 employees who all work together for a healthier, safer, and richer life for the county's residents. With us, you will receive many benefits and one of Sweden's best collective agreements. We meet people in all stages of life and have a meaningful and developing job - every day.

Region Kalmar County offers all employees a 100% employment. If you work part-time but wish to work full-time, an extension of the position may be offered at another workplace.

We ask that you attach your CV, cover letter, and relevant educational certificates to your application. To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Region Kalmar County, we ask that you apply for the position in our recruitment system and not via email or in paper format.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job but decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.