Paramedic - Immediate Care

Position Type Medshore Ambulance Category Paramedic / CC Paramedic

A QRV (Quick Response Vehicle) paramedic responds from a rapid response vehicle that is equipped to provide emergency medical care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. A QRV paramedic will rendezvous with another med unit, typically staffed with a BLS-level crew, and provide ALS care on scene and throughout transport. Ensures compliance with all South Carolina Department of Public Health rules and regulations related to Emergency Medical Services. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to ensure it is clean and in proper working condition. Must attend mandatory training in addition to all EMT-P required courses. Follow all company policies and procedures including company medical director approved protocols and standing orders. A QRV paramedic is to provide rapid response to emergency medical calls from an SUV to rendezvous with a responding BLS crew.

Ability to operate independently in the field and be responsible for the maintenance of their equipment, including the vehicle and all medical equipment. They must ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and properly maintained.

Ability to collaborate effectively with other first responders to provide coordinated care in emergency situations.

Must be able to effectively communicate with other members of the emergency medical services team, such as EMTs, paramedics, and other medical staff. Provide flexibility in assisting staffing by being willing to work on an ambulance when needed.

Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols.

Ensures ambulance/assigned vehicle and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.

Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly, and monthly unit check offs.

Ensures unit and crew members adhere to Medshore Ambulance Service policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards.

Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.

Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction.

Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.

Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.

Ability to read and interpret local maps.

Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, Medshore Ambulance Service operations and other customer service issues.

Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email, and MDT applications.

Demonstrated ability to represent Medshore Ambulance Service and other team members as an EMS professional.

The employee will occasionally go for periods of time without sleep, food, or breaks as determined by call load.

It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

High School Diploma or GED

South Carolina Department of Public Health EMT-P Certification

Classes are provided by Medshore Ambulance Service after hiring.)

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others.