Paramedic

PARAMEDIC (48/96 schedule) Provides Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre‑hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; performs other duties as required. Essential Functions of the Job Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to peripheral and intra‑osseous lines, supraglottic airway, endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG, and interventions, defibrillation, and cardioversion. Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis. Performs critical physical examinations. Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for life‑threatening dysrhythmias. Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients. Understands and anticipates potentially life‑threatening presentations of non‑cardiac emergencies and the appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life. Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity. Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMR’s, Police Departments, and EMT’s. Responsible for quality patient‑care as established by the Company. Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request, pertinent past history, therapy provided, disposition and billing information. Maintains effective communication with physicians on duty at hospital to obtain orders for treatment. Follows standard written protocols when physician cannot be contacted. Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care. Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions. Properly compiles patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use. Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances. Follow standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company. Cleans and maintains equipment. Additional Examples of Work Performed Cleans and maintains minor vehicle maintenance. Cleans and maintains living quarters. Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work; and performs related duties as assigned. General Information The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgement in applying proper guidelines to each situation. Work is spot‑checked and evaluated based on feedback from the patient, medical staff and others. Minimum Qualifications Must possess and maintain Paramedic Licensure. CPR for Health Care Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Good knowledge of the street system, addresses, layout of the area, and rescue equipment. Good ability to perform technical medical skills with high accuracy. Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses and psychiatric emergencies. Maintain a professional and objective attitude. Learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and technologies in pre‑hospital care. Perform a variety of limited medical and rescue work involved in equipment use, testing and maintenance. Direct work and teach other personnel; understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders. Maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agencies, hospital personnel and the public. Drive and operate emergency ambulance units. Other Requirements The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations, including industrial and residential accidents. The incumbent must be able to carry or help carry injured patients to the vehicle or helicopter and assist the injured party to the hospital. A physical assessment of the injured party is required. The incumbent must communicate and assist with patient care, wear uniforms, maintain equipment, and be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of uniforms and issued equipment. Paramedics are required to carry a pager/radio at all times to receive immediate notification of an assignment. Benefits Medical Dental Vision 401K Supplemental & Life Insurance NOTE: Pafford Medical Services reserves the right to waive minimum qualifications for certain applicants per appointing authority. #J-18808-Ljbffr