Description:
Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care
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Stocks supplies
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Washes trucks, cleans bays and station
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Completes Run Reports and billing
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Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate
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Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) “EMS 1 Medic”, including, but not limited to:
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Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers
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Ensure all shifts are covered
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Carrying the EMS cell phone
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Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor
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Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed
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Completing shift report
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Act as float medic
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Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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Current Nationally Registered Paramedic - Preferred
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Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic
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Critical Care Paramedic Course Completion Certificate or CCP Certification Preferred
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Current Basic Life Support (AHA)
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Current PALS Certification
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Current ACLS Certification
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Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above
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EVOC completed within 6 months of hire.
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Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles
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Must be able to pass a DOT physical
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Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period
Note: Job description available upon request**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
