Pointed Paramedic - .6

Department: Operations

Reports To: Field Supervisor

Summary:

Paramedics are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard- free environment. The Paramedic contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, treatment, packaging, and transport.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PHTLS, PALS, EVOC and approved medical protocols.
• Assess and treat with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment), any medical situation while maintaining the highest standard of patient care and professionalism according to current company standards.
• Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain the ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
• Complete all patient care reports for each response with appropriate and complete patient care documentation and billing information.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and EMS system.
• Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Responsible for maintaining current state and county certifications.
• Must attend all Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses monthly.
• Performs other such duties as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Indiana Paramedic certification
• Valid Driver’s license
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• CPR certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must work a minimum of 48 hours per pay period (biweekly)
• Work a minimum of one full shift per week
• Work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month
  • A weekend shift is defined as a Friday evening through Sunday evening shift
• Employee must work a minimum of two spring and three fall holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit; climb or balance; step, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry up to 125 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 200 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be alert and attentive at all times throughout shift.
• Shall not engage in any activity that may distract them from full attention of the expected tasks and assigned duties.
• Must be cooperative in team environment.
• Must be able to function and react quickly at all times.
• Must be able to stay calm and make swift decisions under adverse conditions.
• Navigational and driving skills.
• Adaptable with a great deal of stamina.

Working Environment: