JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for administering advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Grand County Emergency Medical Services.
· Treats all persons encountered in the line of duty with respect, dignity, and empathy.
· Arrives at scheduled shifts fit for duty, prepared, well rested, and in required uniform.
· Administers prescribed pre-hospital medical care, treatment, and skills at the Paramedic level as defined by GCEMS protocols.
· Participates in internal and external continuing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
· Effectively supervises and directs the clinical care of EMT or AEMT providers on scene.
· Responds to assigned incidents and calls from the emergency medical dispatcher and maintains continuous communication throughout the shift.
· Checks ambulances and/or quick response vehicles to ensure readiness; inspects vehicles’ mechanical condition/readiness, emergency medical equipment, medications, and supplies.
· Maintains station, vehicle, and equipment cleanliness at all times; completes needed and assigned station duties and/or chores without direct supervision.
· Maintains scheduled and access-controlled medications in accordance with departmental policy, medical director’s protocol, state regulation, and federal law as applicable.
· Monitors departmental communications methods, including radio, e-mail, intranet, and computer-aided dispatch systems throughout the shift, and participates in ongoing communication with teammates and command staff regularly.
· Performs thorough assessments of all patients encountered; assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures per protocol, and establishes the need for treatment, transport, and additional assistance.
· Administers medical care within the scope of practice and Grand County EMS protocols in the out-of-hospital environment.
· Observes and maintains knowledge of departmental protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
· Accurately obtains and relays patient demographic information, vital statistics, and circumstances of the EMS encounter.
· Promptly, efficiently, and accurately completes reporting requirements in accordance with departmental policy and state regulation.
· Effectively communicates with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, medical facility staff, physicians, patients, family members, and bystanders.
· Participates in orientation, development, and mentoring of new employees.
· Actively participates in and supports community education, public relations, and outreach programs in the community.
· Attends all mandatory training and department meetings, including quarterly staff meetings.
· Assists in covering special events as periodically required by the GCEMS command staff.
· Actively participates in the Medical Director’s Quality Management program; understands and demonstrates the importance of quality assurance and improvement as a healthcare professional.
· Operates all Grand County EMS vehicles, equipment, and devices safely and responsibly at all times.
· Observes safety practices and utilizes required and/or necessary safety equipment in accordance with departmental, county, and industry standards or requirements.
· Adheres to strict patient confidentiality guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws.
· Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
· Performs other job duties as assigned.
Pay: $69,080.34 - $92,838.21 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
