This paramedic role involves providing advanced and basic life support emergency medical care, patient assessment, and transport services. It suits a qualified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic/Driver who can operate ambulances safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced life support treatment of patients
Operate ambulances and other company vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently
Provide basic life support treatment and transportation of sick and injured persons
Provide emergency medical treatment, not exceeding the individual's skill, training, and certification level
Comply fully with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations and laws, including protocols, standards of care, motor vehicle operations, and patient rights
Observe patients, record significant conditions and treatments rendered
Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess patient condition
Prepare inventories and stock supplies and inspect equipment for proper operation
Clean and disinfect the interior of ambulances
Clean and detail the exterior of ambulances
Clean and maintain the cleanliness and proper stocking of ambulances, company vehicles, equipment, office, lounge, and bathrooms
Safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations
Effectively communicate with patients, family members, medical personnel, and the general public in verbal and written form
Report to work punctually for all scheduled shifts and in proper uniform
Maintain a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and a professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor to all persons encountered while on duty
Complete and maintain accurate records and documentation regarding transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents, and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation
Promote the company, perform public relations when assigned, perform standby coverage at special events, deliver medical equipment and supplies when assigned, and other assigned details
Attend company meetings and educational sessions whenever possible
Inspect and promptly report damage, deficiencies, safety issues, or other problems with ambulances, company vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any other matters relevant to the safe, efficient, and proper operation of the company immediately to Administration
Report immediately to Administration in writing any change in driving record status, certification status, or any other change in circumstances or status which could affect the individual’s ability to effectively and safely perform the duties of the position or to otherwise qualify for the position held
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Report immediately to Administration in writing any change in health status or physical status which could affect the individual’s ability to effectively and safely perform the duties of the position, or to otherwise qualify for the position held
Report immediately to Administration any change in information provided to the company on employment records or other company records
Report immediately to Administration any violation of the personnel policies or procedures in the interest of maintaining the highest level of quality patient care, safety, and efficiency of operation
Comply with all provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, as well as all other company rules, regulations, directives, or instructions from supervisors
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information pertaining to company policies, pricing, contract terms, trade secrets, competitive information, strategic information, patient data, forms, manuals, charts, employee data, or any other sensitive or confidential information obtained while employed by or pertaining to the company, its employees, business information, or patients
Supervised by and report to Operations Management (including Shift Supervisors, Field Supervisors)
Perform other duties as assigned by Administration
Requirements
Meet the qualifications of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic/Driver
No criminal record in which the individual received a verdict of other than non-guilty in a criminal proceeding (specific factors will be utilized by Administration in determining relevance and overall impact on suitability for employment)
After initial company orientation and training, complete with a satisfactory rating, a minimum of 30 hours of ride-along time with an ALS certified Field Training Officer
Not be concurrently employed by any other ambulance service or any other entity which could pose a conflict
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
ALS certification as indicated above
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Maintain valid, current State of Ohio Paramedic card
Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications
One year of driving preferred
Valid driver's license required
High school diploma or GED required
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations
Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, family members, medical personnel, and the general public in verbal and written form
Benefits
$15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time paramedics
Important Details
Schedule: Must be available, willing, and able to work, when requested up to and including 60 minutes prior to the scheduled shift start time and may be dispatched an additional transport, if the employee is still on the clock up to and including their scheduled shift end time. Specific requirements are explained in the Procedure Manual.
About the Company
LifeTeam EMS provides emergency medical care and transport services.
