Paramedic

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Paramedic to join our team You will assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Transport injured or sick individuals to medical facilities
• Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures  
• Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle
• Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher
• Communicate with medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an EMT, paramedic, or in other related fields
• Knowledge of first and and CPR procedures
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Must possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients

  Requires graduate of Emergency Medical Technician certification program and graduate of a Paramedic Training Program with current Paramedic licensure as specified by Illinois Department of Public Health.

  Requires Basic Life Support,(BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA

  Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies

  Requires knowledge of both routine and special procedures

  Requires knowledge of pharmacology and recognizes side effects of medications administered

  Requires a good basic understanding of the concepts of good personal hygiene; aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent spread of infection to patients; self and others

  Requires general awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self performance as a Paramedic 

  Requires knowledge of EMTALA

 

24/24 hour shift rotation

EMS only responsibilities

Medic/Basic crew configuration

 

Company DescriptionEureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District is Woodford County's busiest 911 provider answering over 1,5000 responses a year.Company DescriptionEureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District is Woodford County's busiest 911 provider answering over 1,5000 responses a year.

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