JOB
Paramedics are responsible for responding to emergency medical calls, providing on-site aid and transporting patients safely to medical facilities. They are expected to assess patients’ conditions and implement first-aid procedures. Additional duties include maintaining equipment, filing reports and transporting patients between hospitals.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Render pre-hospital emergency medical care according to established medical protocols.
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Drive Mobile Intensive Care Units to emergency scenes, transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
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Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
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Perform a variety of emergency medical treatment services at the basic and advanced life support levels.
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Employ safe lifting and moving techniques. Maintain ambulance vehicle and equipment.
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Assist in training public on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) standard first aid, and emergency medical techniques. Participate in public health screening.
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Assist EMS Director and/or EMS Shift Supervisor in performing the full range of advanced life support functions.
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Handle radio communications during emergency and non-emergency situations.
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Perform the duties as assigned by EMS Shift Supervisor or EMS Director, when needed.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
