EMS EMT-Paramedic I

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Essential Functions: Provides emergency medical treatment including the injections of drugs and medications and intravenous fluids to injured, sick, or incapacitated persons Operates an emergency medical vehicle Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities

Examples of Work: UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Restores, defibrillates and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients Monitors cardiac patients using an electrocardiograph machine Administers injections of medications and drugs according to established protocols Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications and drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the body Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation Observes, records and reports to a physician the patient's condition, reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities Operates a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle to respond to accidents and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility FIELD TRAINING OFFICER DUTIES Assists management in preparing and developing training programs and materials Conducts training programs and provides technical assistance and instruction regarding medical treatment, medical protocol, quality assurance, policies and procedures, regulations and ordinances Monitors the work and progress of new hires, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician-paramedic trainees, interns, students in training program and other employees involved in emergency medical services Ensures that proper medical protocol is being followed by the on-the-scene medical crew or after the run by retrospective review Ensures that ambulances are stocked and cleaned; and documents, forms, and other paperwork are completed timely ADDITIONAL PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR DUTIES Coordinates and teaches training courses, including EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses Obtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance Performs related work

Minimum Requirements: Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Must lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting High school diploma or the equivalent Must pass a pre-employment drug screening Must pass a pre-employment physical examination Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHA Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment Must work a varied schedule Completion of a paramedic training course approved by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the State of Kentucky Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Special Requirements: INSTRUCTOR Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or obtain within one year of employment Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level III, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment