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  • Wakefield Paramedic

    2 months ago

    Wakefield, United States Alert Ambulance Full time

    Job DetailsJob Location Wakefield Base - Wakefield, RI Salary Range $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly Job Shift Any Job Category Health Care DescriptionBASIC FUNCTIONS: To Provide quality ALS care and transportation to those requiring the services of the company. To perform as a trained and caring professional representing the company REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: ...

Wakefield Paramedic

1 month ago

Wakefield, United States Alert Ambulance Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Wakefield Base - Wakefield, RI

Salary Range
$30.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Job Shift
Any

Job Category
Health Care

Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
  • To Provide quality ALS care and transportation to those requiring the services of the company.
  • To perform as a trained and caring professional representing the company
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Assigned Base Supervisor
  • The Senior Paramedic has medical decision-making authority during shift.
  • Overall supervision of ALS Personnel rests with the Chief Operations Officer
RESPONSIBILITY:
  • The EMT Paramedic/Cardiac/Intermediate is directly responsible to the shift supervisor.
  • The primary functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    • Read and understand the company's Policy and Procedure Manual.
    • Reporting on time and in uniform for their assigned shift in good mental and physical health.
    • Maintain appropriate certifications (MA and/or RI) in order to function as an EMT legally.
    • Ensure that assigned vehicle is stocked, serviced, and cleaned as specified by the daily checklist.
    • Assure all biomedical equipment is checked, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's standards.
    • Perform, with a good attitude, all job tasks assigned by the Base Supervisor or other managerial personnel.
    • Maintain the base living quarters (bunkroom, TV room, bathrooms, garage bay, etc.) in clean and sanitary condition.
    • Greet all inspection personnel both within the company and State or local officials professionally, courteously and with enthusiasm.
    • Attend appropriate ALS continued training for skills review.
    • Attend Medical Rounds.
    • Inspect and sign off on all controlled substances and drugs responsible for during shift.
    • Maintain a monthly inventory of all controlled substances within the narcotics logbook.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
  • The duties of the Staff EMT Paramedic/Cardiac/Intermediate include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
    • Upon receiving vehicle assignment at start of shift, the EMT will do the following during the first 15-20 minutes of shift: complete equipment checklist; check fluid levels; visual inspection of lights and exterior; restock equipment and inform Shift Supervisor/Dispatcher of any deficiencies or problems; sign on the air with dispatch reporting in service and giving vehicle mileage.
    • If a call precludes the above, it will be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
    • Manage all patients in accordance with standards of care and Statewide Treatment Protocols.
    • Have a complete understanding of the Scope of Practice of the EMT Paramedic/Cardiac/Intermediate as well as Statewide treatment protocol relative to the State(s) of certification.
    • Complete the appropriate documentation on all calls in a legible manner and to the standard expected within the company.
    • Carry out all assignments in a timely and professional manner.
    • Ensure that vehicle is appropriately stocked, cleaned (vehicle trash can emptied, stretcher made, suction sterilized, etc.) at completion of shift.
    • On the overnight shift, ensure that bunkroom is cleaned, and linen is disposed of properly.
    • While on the road, ensure that constant communication contact is maintained between crew and dispatch.
    • While on duty, have on your personal all appropriate EMT certifications and driver's license.
    • Operate the ambulance in a safe and reasonable manner in accordance with the laws of Due Regard.
    • Familiarize self with service area and facilities.
    • Maintain professional radio procedures in accordance with the policy and procedures of the company.
    • Conduct oneself so as to never endanger a patient or the credibility of the company.
    • Service as a Team Member and as such adopt a whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
    • When working with a BLS provider conduct oneself in accordance with the Borrowed Servants doctrine.
Qualifications
  • The requirements to maintain employment will include:
    • Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
    • Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds.
    • Maintain as active Driver's License.
    • Maintain all appropriate and mandated credentials as defined by OEMS regulations and the company.
    • Maintain appropriate State(s) licensure/certification.
    • Employees assigned to dual licensed bases must obtain and maintain dual licensure.