Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Pro EMS - Cambridge, MA 02138

Overview

Salary Range $26.00 - $32.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Paramedic Certification

Description

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Under the Supervisory Staff, the ideal Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (Paramedic) will perform duties associated with providing emergency and non-emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and PRO policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
• Administering basic and advanced life support, to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with Statewide Treatment Protocols, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards;
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
• Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques;
• Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations, and standards;
• Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends; and
• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.

Must perform all job responsibilities in a manner that protects patient privacy:

Expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal [and state] law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with PRO's Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment with PRO.

May access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. May only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other service operations.

Encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the PRO's Policies and Procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that Policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

Expected to actively participate in PRO privacy training and is required to communicate privacy Policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with PRO Policy.

Must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including:

• Responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local law, regulations and standards;
• Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and this equipment is in good working order at all times;
• Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport;
• Receiving requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service and other duties-related communication via two-way radio and other communication devices;
• Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of PRO and as directed by superiors;
• Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information;
• Coordinating requests for non-emergency transports in accordance with the nonemergency transport policies;
• Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher;
• Performing rescue operations; and
• Maintaining apparatus and equipment.

Must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including:

• Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by PRO;
• Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in work areas;
• Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events;
• Providing ambulance stand-by services at sporting events or any other activities designated by the ambulance captain; and
• Performing any other duty related to PRO as designated by the Supervisory staff or dispatcher.

Must also:

• Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards;
• Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems;
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses; and
• Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current Massachusetts emergency medical technician certification or ability to work pursuant to a waiver.

Certificates, Licenses And Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, current Massachusetts EMT certification, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification, ACLS, and other certifications as required.

Minimum Experience, Abilities Required And Special Requirements

Must possess basic working knowledge of Windows computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position: (Occasionally equals 1-33%; Frequently equals 34%-66%; and Continuously equals 67-100% of a typical work day.)

STANDING/WALKING: Frequently to continuously when responding to calls. Optional while at rest. This usually includes: going to and from the emergency vehicle, getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances, as emergency vehicles are allowed to get as close to the location as possible. However, must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to go up and down slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc.

SITTING: Frequently when responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation.

LIFTING AND CARRYING: Frequently required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten (10) pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights scaled at above 100 pounds or more. Will need to lift and carry, with one team member, adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed or a chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long back boards, etc., and then efficiently move them into an