EMT Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician Position

Under the Captain, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.

The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to:

• Responding to an emergency efficiently and promptly
• Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed
• Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre- hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines
• Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd dispersement and restraint of family and friends
• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion
• Adhere to and follow all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens
• Educate and/or train squad personnel, EMS trainees and the public.

The incumbent is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the Company's Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or of membership or association with Patriot Emergency Medical Services Inc..

The incumbent may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.

The incumbent is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Company's Policies and Procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that Policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

The incumbent is expected to actively participate in Company privacy training and is required to communicate privacy Policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company Policy.

The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including but not limited to:

• Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines
• Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and that the equipment is in good working order at all times
• Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport
• Receiving and responding to requests for emergency ambulance service and other duties-related communication via two-way radio or other communication devices
• Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of the Company and as directed by superiors
• Properly document each transport on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times
• Coordinating requests for non-emergency transports in accordance with the Company’s non-emergency transport policies
• Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher
• Maintaining apparatus and equipment in accordance with all policies, procedures and direction.

The incumbent must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including but not limited to:

• Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by the Company
• Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station
• Washing and drying personal protective equipment in heavy duty washer and dryer
• Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events
• Performing any other duty related to the Company as designated by the Captain, Deputy Chief or Chief.

The incumbent must also:

• Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards
• Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent’s assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses
• Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date
• Conduct him/herself in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, Captains and or the public.

Educational Requirements

The incumbent must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current National Registry, emergency medical technician and/or paramedic certification. An incumbent must also maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the State EMS Office.

Certificates, Licenses And Registrations

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, EMT or Paramedic certification, ACLS, BTLS(PHTLS) and PALS(PEPPS) (paramedics and intermediates only), (Patriot EMS approved) American Heart Association BCLS certification, CEVO certification. It is highly recommended that paramedics maintain AMLS, incident command and other related training.

Minimum Experience, Abilities Required And Special Requirements

This position requires one year of experience in the field of rescue and emergency medical services. Additionally, the incumbent must possess basic working knowledge of an IBM-compatible computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.

Physical Requirements Of The Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position: Occasionally equals 1-33%; Frequently equals 34%-66%; and Continuously equals 67-100% of a typical work day.

Standing/Walking:

Frequently to continuously when responding to calls. Optional while at rest at the facility. This usually includes: going to and from the emergency vehicle, and getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances, as emergency vehicles are allowed to get as close to the location as possible. However, the incumbent must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to go up and down slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation.

Sitting:

Frequently when responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle.