Akron Paramedic- Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

A Paramedic working for Donald Martens and Sons Ambulance Service is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent calls that require a higher level of medical care. This could include intravenous administration, administration of medications, advanced oxygen treatment and advanced cardiac monitoring and procedures. Works closely with other Paramedics and/or EMTS to deliver excellent patient care and customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ability to critically think to assess the extent of illness or injury accurately and obtain the patient’s medical history when possible.

· Providing appropriate care for patient condition and acuity, such as stabilization of a patient, assessing/ managing airway and administering oxygen, CPR and cardiac monitoring, placing catheters for venous access, administering IV fluids and medication, following established guidelines and protocols.

· Administering invasive and non-invasive therapies, including intubation and pulmonary ventilation, application of bandages, immobilization of fractures, bleeding control and various other tasks.

· Able to lead a patient care team and manage a change in patient condition effectively.

· Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions

· Dealing with physical as well as emotional needs of a patient.

· Handling radio communications and coordinating with dispatch center.

· Safe transportation of the patient to the appropriate medical facility.

· Thorough documentation of the nature of illness and treatment provided while enroute to the facility. This documentation is required for accurate communication to staff at facility as well as for proper billing.

· Completing start of shift vehicle checks to ensure all the patient care equipment functions properly and replacing all supplies used in the ambulance throughout your shift.

· May be required to assist in in-house training and new hire orientation.

· Be able to safely operate an emergency vehicle with due regard for lay persons on road and within the community. This includes the use of emergency lights and sirens.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Completion of an Approved Paramedic Training Program and obtained a valid Ohio Paramedic certification.

· Maintain current BLS certification.

· Maintain current ACLS certification.

· Maintain current PALS certification. PALS certification must be obtained within six months of hire

· Complete an emergency vehicle operation course within 6 months of hire.

· Must maintain continuing education for proper certification.

· Knowledge of Emergency Medical Service operations, community disaster response, familiarity with Ohio Health Safety Codes governing EMS, pre-hospital care policies and procedures.

· Strong oral and written communication and the ability to use a computer

· Valid Ohio driver’s license

· Experience preferred.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the human resource department for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

· Must be able to lift, push and pull 125 pounds.

· Independent body mobility to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit for prolonged time and to drive a vehicle

· Manual dexterity to reach, grasp, manipulate small objects and precision instruments to take pulse and blood pressure

· Manual dexterity to handwrite or use computer keyboard

· Vision sufficient to see/read gauges, thermometers and calibrated measuring instruments, labels on medications, computer screen and to drive a vehicle

· Hear and speak well enough to communicate with the public at normal conversation level in person and over the phone.

· Environmental Conditions: will be required to work in the field, wear protective equipment/clothing as required by protocol; may work in settings where patients may have communicable diseases.