EMS-Paramedic

Title: Paramedic

Department: Emergency Medical Services

Supervisor: Judge Executive/EMS Director

Job Summary:

A Paramedic, under limited supervision, performs highly responsible duties of rendering emergency care and transportation to ill and injured persons. The nature of the work requires extensive decision-making abilities under pressure and requires a calm professional demeanor. Considerable health and physical strength requirements are necessary. Though safety and risk management measures are implemented wherever possible, there remains numerous unavoidable aspects of this position, which may place the individual at risk of personal harm or illness resulting from performance of his/her duties. Situations which may result in such personal harm or illness include but are not limited to: driving an emergency vehicle using lights and sirens; exposure to hostile or combative patients; response to violent crime scenes; response to accidents involving hazardous chemical spills; exposure to communicable diseases; danger from moving traffic at highway/roadway accidents; response to environments including those involving chemical, radiological, biological or explosive hazards; exposure to dirty needle sticks and medical waste; performance of certain high-risk procedures in the delivery of advanced life support; the noise level is moderate to high; the temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat; the moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow and ice conditions and may require immersion in water.

Major Essential Duties

Includes but not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall evaluation and care provided to ill or injured persons and remain compliant with 202 KAR 7:401 and 202 KAR 7:701

• Ensures that assigned ambulance and facilities are properly maintained, stocked and fully functional

• Responds to emergency incidents within Meade County daily

• Completes all reports accurately, completely, and within timely manner as set forth in regulations

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the roadways, businesses and industry within Meade County, KY

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Interprets an extensive variety of moderate and technical information and instructions

• Solves practical problems while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables

• Makes decisions serving the patients best interests

• Display mature judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the public, elected officials, and government employees

• Possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate basic and advanced life support equipment and complex communications equipment and computers

• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Must have High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of NREMT or KBEMS approved Paramedic Education Institution; maintain status as licensed Paramedic by the Kentucky Board of EMS; maintain a valid Kentucky Driver's License; obtain and maintain other certifications and credentials as required by the EMS Department; maintain training and certifications as required by KY OSHA; maintain training and certifications as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); must obtain and maintain certification in Hazardous Materials (Awareness Level) within one (1) year of employment or promotion from Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); maintain National Registry certification if currently licensed, pass background check and drug test.

Abilities Required:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures, professional publications, government regulations and legal documents; respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, business community members or the general public; write reports; strong oral, written and listening skills. While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to regularly sit, talk or hear, use hands to type, handle paper etc., reach with hands and arms, squat and bend; lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds and drive an emergency vehicle. Occasionally stand or walk, lift and carry a minimum of 125 pounds and walk over rugged, uneven terrain.

Comments:

All County employees must adhere to applicable provisions of the Personnel Policy Manual, Meade County Administrative Code, Kentucky Revised Statutes and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set forth by appropriate authorities and remain free of felony convictions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Pay: $19.76 - $22.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23