Paramedic

Paramedic Position

Lynch EMS is currently hiring for full-time and part-time paramedic positions. We create and maintain a rewarding and positive work environment focused on professional development and education. Once a part of the Lynch EMS team, paramedics can benefit from using their skills in a variety of positions. Lynch EMS values the desire for higher education and celebrates the success of its employees as they advance their careers.

Lynch EMS pays for CPR, ACLS, PALS, and medical examiners, and offers many CE opportunities. Opportunities for advancement within the company include:

• IFT-ALS Paramedic
• IFT-ALS FTO Paramedic
• IFT-ALS Ventilator Paramedic
• Supervisor

ALS equipment includes:

• New ambulances
• Zoll X Series and X Series Advanced cardiac monitors
• Stryker Lucas 3 chest compression system
• Pelican medication case
• 5.11 airway bags
• Arrow EZ-IO

Primary function: Under the direction of the Director of Operations, management/supervisory staff, and IFT-ALS Coordinator, the paramedic will perform duties associated with providing rescue services, emergency, and non-emergency medical care to the sick and injured, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Lynch EMS policies.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, while administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards;
• Treats all cliental, vendors and staff consistent with the core values of the company;
• Demonstrates supportive teamwork behavior with all employees;
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
• Demonstrates punctuality and attendance reliability;
• Must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including; checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any vehicle or equipment of Lynch EMS;
• Completes duties as assigned within timeframe provided;
• Assures safety procedures are followed;
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance;
• Completes and submits all paperwork and electronic patient care records accurately and completely;
• Providing ambulance stand-by services at sporting events or any other activities;
• Provide accurate and timely records of certifications and licenses;
• Provide written records of incidents, unusual events and patient encounters;
• Be available for recall to work in the event of disaster, MCI, or other incident that taxes available resources;
• Demonstrate ability to handle problems and or direct them to a supervisor;
• Negotiate hazardous scenes in all environmental extremes including but not limited to light/dark, heat/cold, wet/dry/frozen scenes;
• Ensures work area is kept organized and clean from contaminates;
• Performs all tasks as assigned by supervisory and management staff;
• The paramedic must have interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, groups, public safety personnel and other health care providers from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds consistent with the Core Values and Mission Statement of Lynch EMS.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent;
• California Paramedic Licensure;
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent as approved by local EMS agencies;
• Able to obtain CA DMV Ambulance Drivers Certificate within 30 days of employment;
• Able to obtain OCEMS IFT-ALS Paramedic Accreditation within 30 days of employment;
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support;
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PEPP;
• Current Medical Examiners Certificate (MCSA-5876);
• DMV driving record meeting requirements set forth by insurance carrier.

Physical requirements include:

• Unimpaired Mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance calls, must physically be able to access patients located in difficult terrain and dangerous environments and locations, must be able to climb stairs and other structures, must be able to work in close and dangerous environments, such as without limitation, damaged vehicles and structures on fire, must be able to carry heavy equipment and patients.
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements including without limitation lifting and moving of heavy equipment and patients in a variety of environmental and dangerous conditions, perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers.
• Fine Motor Skills: Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, without limitations bandaging, splinting and establishing an IV, perform endotracheal intubation and other advanced airway techniques, manual defibrillation, pleural decompression.
• Vision: Must have correctable vision that permits the safe operation of emergency vehicles, the reading of gauges, fine print and figures associated with emergent medical care and treatment, and color acuity to differentiate varying colors that may be necessary in providing emergency care and treatment.
• Hearing: Must be able to obtain information provided by patients, family members, bystanders, medical professionals and other emergency personnel; and adequate hearing necessary to provide emergency care and treatment in active, distracting environments.
• Speech: Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions. Must be able to verbally communicate in stressful and distracting environments with patients, family members, medical professionals and other emergency personnel.