Paramedic

Job Description Understand and anticipate potentially life‑threatening sequelae of non‑cardiac emergencies and institute appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life. Provide Advanced Life Support, including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; respond to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintain control, manage and direct patient care at the scene of a pre‑hospital emergency; provide training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; and perform other duties as required. Essential Functions Of The Job Provide and direct fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including peripheral and intravenous lines, esophageal obturator airways, endotracheal intubations, cricothyrotomies, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretation, defibrillation and cardioversion. Recognize and understand a medical emergency and make reasonable differential diagnoses. Perform critical physical examinations. Recognize common cardiac dysrhythmias and understand the principles and treatment modalities for life‑threatening dysrhythmias. Deal with the medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity. Manage and direct all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency, including Fire Department, Police Department personnel and other EMTs. Be responsible for quality patient care as established by North Caddo Medical Center policy. File and complete standardized reports of patient information and care for use by the receiving hospital and administration, including nature of the request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided, diagnosis, disposition and billing information. Maintain effective communication with physicians on duty at the hospitals and obtain orders for treatment if needed. Follow standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted. Transport the ill and injured to the correct facility for medical care. Operate emergency vehicles safely under all conditions. Clean, disinfect and maintain all equipment. Perform technical rescues in removing victims from carried terrain and circumstances. Follow standard operating policies and procedures as developed and interpreted by the EMS Director. Additional Examples Of Work Performance Clean and maintain (minor maintenance) vehicles and equipment. Clean and maintain living quarters. Maintain records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Meet Qualifications Within The Functional Job Analysis Turn in copies of all licenses, certifications and documentation required for job performance. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training and/or experience that demonstrates competence in each of the following: performing technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy; understanding and effectively dealing with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses or psychological emergencies; maintaining a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured patients; learning new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques in pre‑hospital care; performing a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment; directing the work of and teaching other personnel; understanding and following oral and written instructions and orders; maintaining a professional attitude when representing North Caddo Medical Center; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, assisting other agencies, hospital personnel and the general public; driving and operating emergency ambulance units; and authoring reports with narrative and correct numeric information. Other Requirements The job performance requires the EMT Paramedic to operate medical vehicles, move medical equipment, and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations, including vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness. Situations may involve hilly, steep, rocky or wet slippery terrain. The EMT Paramedic must be able to carry or assist to carry someone from the site of the injury to the mode of transportation and ride with the injured party to the hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment, the Paramedic must be able to see, hear and communicate with the injured patient. Work shifts are normally set as a 24‑hour shift. Some shifts may be longer. Paramedics must be prepared to stay overnight with enough uniforms and equipment to do so. Uniforms must be kept clean and neat according to Hospital policy. The uniform shirt will be North Caddo EMS T‑shirts or North Caddo T‑shirts for sponsored events such as Breast Cancer awareness. Uniform pants will be blue or black EMS pants. Footwear will be black work boots or black tennis shoes. Any other garment outside of this shall have the approval of the EMS Director prior to wearing. All units are required to have two pagers and one portable radio. The EMT Basic shall have the portable radio on at all times. If equipment is missing, the unit must report it immediately to the Supervisor. Additional job duties or functions may be requested per administration to assist in other areas of the hospital within capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr