Paramedic

SUMMARYProvide safe, quality advanced and basic emergency medical care and transportation under the guidelines of state protocols and LifeNet standards of care. Maintain equipment and vehicles utilized in providing service. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and proceduresRespond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients, and report on patient medical condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephoneUtilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKG monitor, telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR, and other procedures and medications as requiredMaintain patient confidentialityPrepare and submit EMS pre-hospital forms according to LifeNet standards, patient records, and other forms as requiredAll aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.)Follow LifeNet guidelines for customer serviceAdminister wound care and apply traction and/or splintingRead maps and route ambulance unitTransport patients to medical facilitiesGather patient billing information and appropriate billing signaturesAssure that emergency vehicle is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shiftComplete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Maintenance Department and/or SupervisorMaintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stationsComply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant licenses, certifications and other documents required for employmentMaintain verbal contact with the Communications Center via two-way radio regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location, etc.Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocolsFunction as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc.Responsible for adhering to all company policies and proceduresPerform other related duties as requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GEDCurrent State Paramedic license Current NREMT Paramedic licenseCurrent drivers license with acceptable driving recordNegative DOT drug screenPass physical & lifting requirementCurrent ACLS Provider and BCLS Health Provider certificationsHAZMAT & START training within 12 months of employmentMust be at least 20 years of age, prefer at least 23 years of ageMust pass a written & oral evaluation, psychomotor evaluation, and complete a field training evaluation period as part of the credential establishing process during the first 90 days of employmentAt least one year experience preferredAbility to locate hospitals and major medical facilities in the area, and ability to maintain effective communication skills with co-workers, patients, patient families, and the personnel of base station hospitals and interacting agenciesEffective oral and written communications skillsEffective interpersonal skills STRESS FACTORS OccasionallyBoredom, MCIs, life and death situations, intense tasksFrequentlyFatigue, high call volumeConstantlyRepetitive tasks, high pressure, hazards, patient carePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OccasionallyClimbing, kneeling, running distance, reaching above shoulder level, lifting patients weighing greater than 150 poundsFrequentlySmelling, sitting, leaning, stooping, bending, climbing, standing, twisting, walking inside & outside, lifting patients weighing not greater than 150 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, balancing, carrying equipment and supplies no greater than 70 pounds, fine hand & finger movement, driving ambulanceConstantlyHearing/listening, clear speech, touching, seeing, upper and lower body flexibility, multiple physical & mental activities performed simultaneously.WORKING CONDITIONS OccasionallyExtreme heat and cold, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, pressurized equipment, burning materials, moving objects, high places, fumes/odors/mists, gases, toxic conditionsFrequentlyExtended days, inside, outside, temperature changes, mechanical & electrical equipment, confined areas, noise, dirt/dust, other hazardous conditions, human excrement, blood, urine, mucous, tissueConstantlyWork with and around others, face to face and verbal contact with others, shift work.MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OccasionallyMath skillsFrequentlyComplex writing, clerical, analyzing, perception/computation, problem solving, memorizationConstantlySimple and complex reading, simple writing, judgment, reasoning, decision makingEQUIPMENT USED OccasionallyFacsimile, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaner, protective devices and clothing, computerFrequentlyTelephone, cleaning equipment and suppliesConstantlyFerno & Stryker stretchers, maps, pager, IV supplies, bandaging, medications, monitor/defibrillator, radio, suction equipment, airway equipment/bag, disposable supplies, durable equipment, trauma bag/box, drug box