PARAMEDIC

Job Details

Job Location: AL Tuscaloosa County - Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care

Summary

Has the responsibility for the provision of optimum patient care in accordance with the Alabama Department of Health EMS Rules and Regulations. Shall be responsible for the safe operations of NorthStar EMS vehicles in accordance with current Alabama motor vehicle code.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain personal knowledge and skills to deliver optimum patient care as an EMT role model for other emergency service personnel.
• Conduct a thorough examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assist other medical personnel as necessary.
• Provide prompt and efficient care of the patient and stabilize condition prior to transport.
• Handle patients carefully when moving them to the ambulance.
• Transport patients safely and efficiently while constantly monitoring the patient and providing continuing care within the limits of license and certification.
• Ensure orderly transfer of patient to destination.
• When necessary, and within limits of training, use procedures to gain access to and disentangle patients who require extrication.
• Supervise performance of EMT trainees and other observers on the unit.
• Safely operate vehicles of NorthStar EMS in accordance with current Alabama motor code and pay due regard for the safety of the public.
• Stock and maintain ambulance and its contents in a state of readiness at all times; maintain station and its contents.
• Work in hazardous environments to ensure safety and stabilization of the patient.
• Work with local BLS, ALS, fire and law enforcement agencies as a team for a coordinated effort on the patient’s behalf.
• Document all patient care, contacts, assessments and all service reports in a timely fashion; ensure that all billable items are charged.
• Participate actively in NEMS QA.
• Maintain units, radios, equipment, supplies and stations in a state of readiness 24hrs a day, 7days a week.
• Depending on whether functioning as a driver or attendant, make daily checks of the vehicle equipment and systems, and complete manifest and other reports/forms as required.
• When approved and requested, participate in training and evaluation of new employees and students.
• Be punctual and ready for shift.
• Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Follow the NEMS chain of command.
• Act in accordance with NEMS QA programs.
• Read and understand written instructions from physicians and other sources, including medications and equipment labels.
• Send and understand oral messages in person and with radios or cellular phones.
• Report vehicle malfunctions to the supervisor and maintenance shop; document malfunctions on the onboard maintenance sheet.
• Respect and hold in confidence all confidential information obtained in the course of professional work unless required by law to disclose.
• Perform other duties as required by superiors.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current State of Alabama Paramedic/Credentialed/Transfer Drugs license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, hospital staff, fire and rescue squads, police departments, command centers, management, volunteer fire departments and the general public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle conflict situations with good judgment, professionalism and courtesy.
• Working knowledge of the physical layout, street systems and demographics of NorthStar EMS coverage area.

Optional Driving Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver license.
• Current State of Alabama EMT‑Intermediate‑Credentialed or EMT‑Basic license with Driver (EVOC) endorsement printed on wallet card.
• Not convicted of DUI, possession of drugs/drug paraphernalia, suspended/revoked driver license or driving vehicle with suspended/revoked license in the past five years.
• No more than two traffic tickets in the past three years.
• No more than two motor vehicle accidents in the past three years.
• No more than one traffic ticket and one motor vehicle accident in the past three years.

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility to walk, climb, crawl, bend, push, pull, lift and balance over less than ideal terrain.
• Good physical stamina and endurance to lift, carry and balance loads in excess of 125pounds (250pounds with assistance).
• Ability to see different color spectrums; eyesight correctable to 20/20 in at least one eye.
• Good eye‑hand coordination and sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate equipment, instrumentation and medications.
• Ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings using visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile observations.
• Orientation to reality.