Paramedic

Paramedic Position Overview: The primary objective of EMS is to provide safe and compassionate ambulance and medical transportation, while preserving patients' dignity and ensuring community safety. Essential Job Functions Attend instruction sessions for orientation, EMS operations, compliance, emergency vehicle operations, and maintain EMS certification and other required programs. Provide out‑of‑hospital care to patients and safe ambulance transport in consideration of statewide protocols and medical command direction and assessment at the level of authorization and training under WV EMS Rules and Regulations (64CFR48). Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lbs. alone and 250 lbs. with assistance, at a height of 33 inches, for a distance of 10 feet. Have the ability to hear, comprehend, and respond to spoken information from co‑workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, and sounds common to the emergency scene (WV OEMS). Verbally communicate in person, via telephone, and telephone communications using the English language. Meet the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle with the State of WV (WVOEMS). Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions. Document patient information via written or electronic means using an approved WV OEMS record system. Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with the ability to perform all movements needed for providing quality patient care. Bend, stoop, crawl, and walk on uneven surfaces. Inspect EMS equipment to ensure adequate supplies, verify proper operation, refuel, and check fluids of the assigned ambulance, and report needed maintenance. Respond to callback or call‑in emergency situations. Assist other emergency personnel as required and complete tasks assigned by company supervisors and management. Maintain professional appearance and decorum; perform general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of stations, training facilities, and ambulances; be a self‑starter requiring little oversight and adaptable to change and able to function in a team‑based management structure. Perform event stand‑by operations including sporting events, community festivals, and other events with a significant number of people. Respond to hazardous material incidents at the first responder level, function in other uncommon situations, and perform emergency operations during natural disasters and catastrophic events. Have basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well‑being, understand body substance isolation, and patient privacy under HIPAA. Interact and assist in an appropriate and professional manner with a variety of outside agencies and personnel including medical facility staff such as physicians, nurses, aides, clerical staff, adult and child protective services, social workers, morticians, medical examiners, law enforcement, fire/rescue, and communication personnel. Requirements General knowledge of EMS operations, operation of ambulances, and proper use of EMS equipment. Ability to learn through training, using a wide variety of EMS methods. Ability to readily acquire knowledge of the road/street systems and general physical layout of assigned communities. Obtain necessary skills including opening and maintaining an airway, ventilating a patient, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and utilizing certification‑level appropriate medications and defibrillator devices. Provide trauma care including assistance in controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wounds, and immobilizing injured extremities, necks, or spines. Working Environment/Conditions EMS operations occur 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in all weather conditions. Ambulances and EMS personnel must be prepared to respond at a moment's notice and maintain viable field operations until the situation is resolved or the crew is appropriately relieved or replaced. EMS personnel operate in an uncontrolled arena of the public; as an EMS crewmember, one must be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared to confront a wide variety of patient types, behaviors, and situations. Safety, professionalism, and compassion are three critical personal traits necessary for success in EMS operations. Special Requirements and Qualifications Must be 18 years of age. High School diploma or its equivalent. Successful completion of Workforce evaluations and/or equivalent educational screening exam approved by Jan‑Care/GEMS. EVOs must maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving history as determined by our insurance company. Jan‑Care/GEMS are a drug‑free company; employees must pass initial and random screenings. The following background checks will be conducted prior to offering employment: OIG list of excluded individuals (Excluded Parties Listing System) Criminal History Check Driving History Child/Elder Abuse Check Reference Check The WV Office of EMS will deny certification to individuals convicted of certain crimes. Must maintain a valid telephone number. Must maintain valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification. Must maintain valid certification of EMT‑P with the WV OEMS office. Must maintain valid ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS certifications. Proof of TB and Hepatitis vaccination. Benefits of Joining Our Community State‑of‑the‑art training center. Online Academy with free access to all employees. Paid uniforms including: Pants Shirts Ball cap Boots Coat Health insurance: Multi‑tier plans Dental insurance: MetLife Vision insurance: VSP through MetLife Life insurance. Disability insurance. Supplemental insurance: AFLAC: STD Term Life Accident Cancer 401(k) retirement plan: Lincoln National: • Eligible at age 21 and 3 months of service. • Pre‑tax (Standard) or post‑tax (Roth) options available. • Employer match of 50% of the first 6% of total deferrals. #J-18808-Ljbffr