About This Role
This Paramedic position involves delivering high-quality, compassionate basic and advanced pre-hospital patient care and transportation. The role requires a professional and caring manner in all interactions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate each call situation to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol
- Safely operate Company vehicles at all times
- Ensure that seat belts are appropriately used when driving, and that the passenger is appropriately using seat belts
- Ensure that the patient is properly secured in the stretcher
- Utilize medical equipment and procedures including, but not limited to: defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care
- Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls
- Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements
- Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care
- Communicate with the receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information
- Compassionately communicate with the patient and loved ones to provide information and reassurance that care is being provided
- Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene management when appropriate
- Keep current all required licenses and certifications
- Communicate with the dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback
- Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of the Company
- Document activities completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Participate in community programs to maintain Company image and establish strong community relations
- Participate in quality assurance activities and, as an experienced EMT, may assist in the orientation and development of new employees
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Two years of EMS experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired
- Some previous healthcare work experience is desirable
- Current valid driver's license, driving record in compliance with Company policy regarding insurability
- All required certifications including state license, CPR, ACLS, and PALS
- Ability to obtain medical control from YNHH
- National registry paramedic license preferred
- After one year of paramedic experience, ability to complete SCT certification course
