Paramedic

National Ambulance wants you to be part of our rapidly growing family oriented company that provides emergency and non-emergency medical care by ambulance and handicap van services to Greater Springfield. We are looking for a self-motivated individual that is willing to work aboard our Advance Life Support Ambulances.

Incumbents are responsible for a wide variety of Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic duties aboard our Advance Life Support (ALS) Ambulance. These duties include patient care and driving a company vehicle in emergency operations. Incumbents administer advanced life support treatment to the sick or injured persons in the pre‑hospital and inter‑facility settings and as authorized by Medical Direction, by performing the following duties within the prescribed scope of practice and within all applicable regulatory guidelines for pre‑hospital and inter‑faculty transport and care.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive Experience Based Pay
• Paid Continuing Education
• Carrier Advancement Opportunities
• Friendly Work Environment
• From 8 hrs to 24 hrs shifts available
• Comfortable Lounge and Sleeping Quarters
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Paid Time-Off
• Company Uniform
• Full Time or Part Time Opportunities
• Plenty of Overtime Available
• Multiple Incentive Bonuses Available
• 911 Emergency Calls & Inter‑Facility Calls

Supervision

• Supervision scope: Performs responsible duties requiring the exercise of considerable judgment in daily department operations.
• Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the ALS Coordinator.
• Supervision Given: Has supervisory responsibilities over full‑time and part‑time Basics and Intermediates. The EMT Paramédic has supervision over all other ambulance personnel on an emergency scene involving patient care.

Job Environment

• Emergency response work is performed primarily in vehicles and at outdoor settings under variable weather conditions, where the employee may be exposed to medical hazards, communicable diseases, and caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud on an emergency scene; most work is performed in emergency and stressful situations.
• Regularly operates motor vehicle, hand tools and all standard medical equipment.
• Has access to and dispenses medications including controlled substances. A 100% degree of accuracy is required.
• Makes frequent contacts that require perceptiveness and discretion with the general public, vendors, and hospital staff.
• Has access to highly sensitive confidential information such as personal information about citizens and patient medical records, which require the application of appropriate judgment, discretion and professional protocols.
• Errors could endanger persons, cause considerable delay and confusion, and have serious financial and/or legal repercussions for this Company.

Essential Functions

• The essential function or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• Performs ambulance maintenance, equipment maintenance, building maintenance and maintenance of radio equipment. Stocks ambulances with medical supplies, performs daily inventory of supplies. Is responsible for stock and supply of all ALS medications onboard the ambulances.
• Responds to ambulance calls during regular scheduled shift. Provides basic and advanced life support emergency medical care to the sick and injured. Assesses situation and determines the best mode of treatment for specific injuries and illnesses (Per OEMS Protocol). Communicates information to patients and families in emergency situations. Lifts and transports patients.
• Regularly has to rapidly calculate drug doses and perform drug therapy on patients and does invasive procedures under adverse conditions.
• Works under Medical control to perform medical procedures in emergency situations.
• Communicates with local hospitals, transferring patient records to the emergency department staff; follows up with emergency room staff.
• Attends training seminars and maintains current certifications.
• Regular attendance and punctuality at the workplace is required.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the principle and practices of emergency medical services and approved methods and procedures.
• Ability: Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to respond accurately and professionally during stressful and emergency situations. Aptitude and attention to detail and accuracy.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; must be able to manipulate and reach objects, tools, or controls. Performance of the essential functions may also require employee to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. On occasion will be required to lift/move objects that may weigh up to 175 pounds. Physical agility required accessing all areas of emergency sites and buildings, and traversing uneven terrain. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Must be able to detect odors.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS).
• Possession of a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle license.