Job Summary:
Attends to patients being transported by ambulance on emergency and non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Under the supervision of a paramedic this position delivers emergency patient care
Responsibilities:
- Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag.
- Provides emergency technical care at the scene of an accident or other emergency.
- Must prep for response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties.
- May participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned.
- Visually and manually checks assigned EMS unit and equipment for functional readiness upon reporting for duty
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responds to dispatched calls within one (1) minute of notification between the hours of 0800 and 2300; then no more than three (3) minutes between the hours of 2300 and 0800.
- Completes Patient Care Report and documents applicable medical procedures and protocols.
- Accurately completes patient information on billing sheet and marks charge code according to the service provided.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the department’s Standing Orders and applies said orders appropriately when indicated.
- Cooperates with ancillary departments and agencies to assure continuity of care and completion on any investigation of illness and/or accident.
- Uses appropriate levels terminology/language when communicating with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
- Replenishes expended supplies/equipment and sanitizes ambulance after each use.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & OTHER SKILLS:
Ability to walk or stand for long periods.
Ability to move heavy patients and equipment.
Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing.
Reaching and bending, including reaching above shoulder height.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to perform shift work including working 12 hour shifts
On call
Ability to communicate with employees, patients and visitors.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Ability to evaluate a situation and provide the necessary duties and expertise
Ability to communicate well within the department and with other departments
JOB HAZARDS
Exposures to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens, and body fluids
Gaseous Risk Exposure
Use of a fitted respirator
PHYSCIAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Well-lighted, well-ventilated work areas
Work under stress and under the conditions that normally exist.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
