Paramedic Full Time

FULL TIME PARAMEDIC POSITION AVAILABLE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of critically ill and injured patients; responds to emergency rescue situations, 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 using all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including peripheral and intra‑osseous lines, supraglottic airways, endotracheal intubations, cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, defibrillation, and cardioversion. Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnoses. Performs critical physical examinations. Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands treatment modalities for life‑threatening dysrhythmias. Understands and anticipates pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients. Understands and anticipates potentially life‑threatening presentation of non‑cardiac emergencies and advises appropriate emergency therapy to preserve life. Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity. Manages and directs all first responders at the scene of an emergency such as EMR’s, Police Departments, and EMT’s. Ensures quality patient‑care as established by the company. Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration. Maintains effective communication with physicians on duty at the hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment. Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted. Transports the ill and injured to medical institutions. Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions. Completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use. Performs technical rescues in remote terrain and circumstances. Follows established operating policies and procedures as directed by the company. Cleans and maintains equipment.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles. Cleans and maintains living quarters. Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training, and daily work. Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The supervisor makes assignment shifts. The incumbent performs work in accordance with procedures, policies, and medical orders provided, exercising judgment in applying the proper guidance to the situation. Work is spot‑checked and evaluated based on patient, medical staff, and other feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess and maintain a paramedic license. CPR for the Health Care Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Good knowledge of street systems, addresses, and physical layout of the area; familiarity with rescue equipment and emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support. Good ability to perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy. Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims. Maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons. Learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and technologies. Perform partial testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment. Direct the work of and teach other personnel; understand and follow instructions and orders. Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company. Maintain effective working relationships with employees, agencies, hospital personnel, and the public. Drive and operate emergency ambulance units.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Work requires operating emergency medical vehicles, moving medical equipment, and extracting injured persons from varied situations. Must be able to carry or help carry patients to transport and attend the injured party to hospital. Must wear company‑issued uniforms, maintain uniforms and equipment, and carry a company‑issued pager/radio at all times. Must attend continuing education to maintain annual paramedic certification as required by state.

BENEFITS

Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Supplemental & Life Insurance NOTE Pafford Medical Services reserves the right to waive any minimum qualifications for applicants whose general or specific qualifications meet the essential functions of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pafford Emergency Medical Services