Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system image.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instruction of the Clinical Services/Fields Operations Supervisors, System Status Controllers, Operations, and Director of Operations.
• Work in collaboration with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the public, and other allied healthcare professionals as the need arises.
• Understand and adhere to all documented clinical standards and clinical performance criteria as set by the Medical Director.
• Adhere to all probationary recommendations, remedial training recommendations, and suggestions for improvement of patient care and job standards.
• Achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance by meeting continuing education requirements and by maintaining job performance skills through education and practice.
• Follow medical care practices as documented in EMSA medical protocols and as mandated by the Medical Control Board. The scope of medical practice will be confined to medical practice as defined by the Oklahoma Department of Health unless otherwise specified by directives or protocols from the Medical Director.
• Responsible for overall care and safe transportation of patients assigned to the crew by Emergency dispatch. Will not turn patient care over to a Team Member or others who are less credentialed for the respective type of patient care needed per protocol.
• Complete all documentation that relates to patient care and billing information on appropriate forms, in approved format, and turn in documentation as policy dictates.
• Responsible for safe transport of patient to and from ambulance. This includes lifting of patient to and from a backboard, stretcher, or equivalent, and maneuvering patients past any obstacles encountered while moving the patient to the ambulance.
• When assigned as an Emergency Vehicle Operator, responsible for and in control of the assigned ambulance and operates in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws that govern ambulance operation, and in accordance with approved company policy on safe and efficient ambulance operation.
• Responsible for the care, use, and appearance of assigned ambulance and equipment. Must be familiar with all equipment placement on unit and have a complete, accurate documented inventory of all equipment.
• Must report to assigned shift in a timely fashion as dictated by company policy.
• Must be physically and mentally ready to respond to all calls in time periods as dictated by company policy.
• Immediately report any malfunctions and/or damage to any equipment or ambulances whether the crew was using or operating the equipment at the time of the damage or malfunction. A written report must also be submitted in accordance with company policy.
• Submits verbal and written report of any injuries sustained to self, co-workers, or patients to appropriate authority and submit to follow-up procedures as dictated by company policy.
• Must follow guidelines and standards as set forth by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and EMSA Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Must support, properly interpret, and implement any policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, philosophies, or other directives as set forth by EMSA or other regulatory agencies.
• Adhere to EMSAs Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy.
• Conforms to dress code and personal hygiene standards.

Licenses & Certifications

• Paramedic