Paramedic

Paramedic Job

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds promptly to all request for patient care as directed.
• Completes documentation and records according to department and state policies.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for responses at all times.
• Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the Emergency Room Nurse, Physician, and/or Supervisor.
• Acts as a team leader when dealing with emergency responses.
• Takes proper care of the vehicle and equipment.
• Pursues new levels in paramedicine technology and participates in activities, which contribute to professional growth and development.
• Participates in community activities, which improve the public's understanding of the EMS system.
• Attends and completes all required safety and annual training requirements as assigned.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements:

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements:

• Current Paramedic state certification.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience as a provider of prehospital care.
• Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Current certification in advanced cardiac life support, American Heart Association.
• Current motor vehicle operators state license.

Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Quality Service
• Team Work
• Communication
• Respect for Others
• Time and Priority Management

Qualifications

Education:

Technical/other training or better in Related Fields.

Experience:

1-2 years: Full-time employment with a transporting EMS Service

Licenses & Certifications:

TNCC

Pediatric Adv Life Sup

Basic Life Support

Paramedic

Adv Cardiac Life Support

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