EMS Paramedic Full-Time

Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic

Under general supervision, this position provides emergency medical treatment for injured or sick persons. Reports to the EMS Manager or designee. Assumes responsibility of the provision of basic and advanced life support emergency medical and rescue activities. Provides direct patient care and supervision of patient care in the pre-hospital environment to include but not limited to the utilization of monitor/defibrillators, medication administration, endotracheal intubation, IV therapy, and other associated tasks. Provides the appropriate level of care while transporting patients to the appropriate medical facility based on patient presentation, regional protocols, and departmental SOP. Performs critical basic and advanced life support procedures according to medical protocols and perform independently in situations involving both basic and advanced life support activities. Operates emergency ambulances and other light duty emergency medical response vehicles. Follows all state, regional, local, and departmental emergency medical services regulations, guidelines and protocols. Coordinates with fire, police, and other public safety agencies to facilitate patient care in immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environments such as confined space, entrapments, and structure fires, rescue operations, etc. Coordinates work with other public safety agencies during emergencies or disaster situations and various health care entities to facilitate the seamless continuum of patient care. Attends classes, seminars, conferences, and perform those activities required to familiarize and remain current with the proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services to effect efficient delivery of services. Inspects, test, make routine adjustments to, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ambulances and emergency equipment to ensure proper working order is maintained. Reports other than minor defects for specialized attention. Maintains proper inventory of equipment and supplies as required by state and departmental guidelines. Cleans and sanitize ambulances and equipment daily and as needed. Maintains the cleanliness of and perform minor maintenance to fire stations. Assists the public by providing medically related services, tours, public presentations, or events to promote medical or safety consciousness. Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and equipment used in Emergency Medical Services. Applicable laws and ordinances and of departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Operating characteristics and service requirements of emergency medical service equipment. Hazards involved in emergency response operations and of the applicable safety precautions. Street layouts, in the City. Basic emergency medical procedures and techniques. Municipal emergency medical services organization and administration. Current literature, trends and developments in the field of emergency medical services. Planning, directing and coordinating the effective use of emergency medical services equipment and personnel. Maintaining discipline and respect of subordinates and to lead effectively. Analyzing situations quickly and correctly and adopt effective courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances. Preparing and maintaining routine work records and reports. Effectively expressing ideas orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Physical strength and agility to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions when required.

Graduation from high school or GED, and 1 year of related work experience to include 1 year of experience in the provision of emergency medical care. Commonwealth of Virginia Certification as an Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic, or possess a National Registry certification as a Paramedic and have the ability to obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification within 60 calendar days of employment. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (CPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification or a Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP). Virginia Office of EMS and Virginia Department of Fire Programs approved Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or have the ability to obtain to the certification within 90 calendar days of employment; an approved Hazardous Materials Awareness Course or have the ability to obtain to the certification within 90 calendar days of employment. Successful completion of the Tidewater EMS Council ALS Sanctioning Process within 120 calendar days of employment; successful completion of the Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services (PFRES) Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP). Satisfactory completion and results of background checks to include local and state criminal history checks, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services criminal history and background checks via the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) of the Virginia State Police / Federal Bureau of Investigation, and sex offender registry checks. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing with satisfactory results from both.

Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including ambulances, two-way radios, calculators, hydraulic and air tools, suction units, immobilization equipment, intravenous catheters, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, stethoscopes, laryngoscopes, hand tools, etc. Ability to operate motor vehicles. Ability to carry people and objects in excess of 100 pounds. Ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body, and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures. Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, protocols, medical charts, forms, manuals, guidelines, reference documents, maps, logs, etc. Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, lists, forms, logs, records, student volunteer evaluations, etc., using prescribed formats. Ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; to multiply and divide; to calculate decimals and percentages; to interpret graphs; to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials. Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using emergency medical equipment and hand tools. Ability to handle a variety of items such as emergency medical equipment and hand tools. Ability to differentiate between colors, and shades of color. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Ability to communicate via a telephone and two-way radio.