Paramedic Job Description

Paramedic Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Paramedic to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Collection and interpretation of diagnostic data, coupled with clinical decision making, with the goal of promoting and restoring patients’ health;
• Provide an immediate course of treatment en route to hospital or at the scene;
• Positive interaction with members of the public and family members present at the scene;
• Clean, decontaminate, and check vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness;
• Safely operating emergency vehicles in high-stress situations, within a variety of responses and road / traffic conditions;
• Interact with the community under the premise of promoting prevention and wellness;
• Perform routine maintenance of EMS equipment;
• Performs other duties as assigned or required;
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards. (15%);
• Participate in committees as assigned;
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries;
• Attend events including ambulance standbys, community meetings, and other community events as assigned;
• Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy;
• Non-patient care assignments as outlined by the Daily Shift Responsibilities procedure;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• AHA Basic Life Support Certification;
• Possession of California or National Registry of Paramedic license;
• State of Indiana Paramedic Certification;
• Must obtain local accreditation through CCEMSA (Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency) within three months of appointment;
• Physically Able to Perform Job Duties;
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License;
• AHA Advanced Life Support Certification;
• Current certification from Texas Department of Health as a Texas EMT Paramedic;
• Must have graduated from an accredited EMT-Paramedic school or program;
• A minimum of one year experience as an EMT- Paramedic required;
• EMT-Paramedic Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Health Services;
• The completion of an EMS approved paramedic course, and licensure from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Health Services;
• Maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record;
• Shall maintain current certification as an EMT-Paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT);
• Current Advanced Cardia Life Support (ACLS) certification.