What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAMEDIC CREW MEMBER (PART-TIME) position at Dorchester County?
The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $25.55 per hour under the standard rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
The purpose of the class is to respond to emergency calls, provide advanced medical assistance to the sick and injured at the Paramedic level and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; and ensures safety at the scene.
• Provides advanced life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; determines nature and extent of injuries or illnesses; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulances; and transports patients to appropriate medical facility.
• Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, wound treatment, control of bleeding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), intubation, cardiac activity monitoring, preventing shock, administering medications, electrical cardioversion and/or defibrillation, IV therapy, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.
• Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.
• Educates patients and their families about condition, medications and/or disease process.
• Provides instruction and leadership of lower-level EMT as assigned.
• Notifies dispatch personnel and Coroner's Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Prepares run reports to document patient care, response time, compliance with medical
protocol and patient billing information.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, decontamination if needed, proper condition of equipment, and an adequate inventory of supplies; cleans and decontaminates vehicles and equipment; and notifies proper personnel of equipment/vehicle maintenance needs.
• Assists in stocking supplies in station and ambulances as needed.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations,
medical/emergency protocols, and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for emergency medical assistance operations; attends meetings, training and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.
• May need to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; and ensures safety at the scene.
• Provides advanced life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; determines nature and extent of injuries or illnesses; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulances; and transports patients to appropriate medical facility.
• Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, wound treatment, control of bleeding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), intubation, cardiac activity monitoring, preventing shock, administering medications, electrical cardioversion and/or defibrillation, IV therapy, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.
• Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.
• Educates patients and their families about condition, medications and/or disease process.
• Provides instruction and leadership of lower-level EMT as assigned.
• Notifies dispatch personnel and Coroner's Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Prepares run reports to document patient care, response time, compliance with medical
protocol and patient billing information.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, decontamination if needed, proper condition of equipment, and an adequate inventory of supplies; cleans and decontaminates vehicles and equipment; and notifies proper personnel of equipment/vehicle maintenance needs.
• Assists in stocking supplies in station and ambulances as needed.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations,
medical/emergency protocols, and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for emergency medical assistance operations; attends meetings, training and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.
• May need to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in emergency medical technology or a closely related field.
Requires at least one (1) year of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must complete required coursework and maintain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Paramedic),
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; obtain any other certifications deemed necessary by Department Head.
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in emergency medical technology or a closely related field.
Requires at least one (1) year of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must complete required coursework and maintain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Paramedic),
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; obtain any other certifications deemed necessary by Department Head.
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