What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pointed Paramedic - .6 position at Three Rivers Ambulance Authority?
Department: Operations
Reports To: Field Supervisor
Summary:
Paramedics are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard- free environment. The Paramedic contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, treatment, packaging, and transport.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prompt and regular attendance at work.
- Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PHTLS, PALS, EVOC and approved medical protocols.
- Assess and treat with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment), any medical situation while maintaining the highest standard of patient care and professionalism according to current company standards.
- Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Maintain the ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
- Complete all patient care reports for each response with appropriate and complete patient care documentation and billing information.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and EMS system.
- Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Responsible for maintaining current state and county certifications.
- Must attend all Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses monthly.
- Performs other such duties as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Indiana Paramedic certification
- Valid Driver’s license
- Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- CPR certification
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Hour Requirements
- Must work a minimum of 48 hours per pay period (biweekly)
- Work a minimum of one full shift per week
- Work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month
- A weekend shift is defined as a Friday evening through Sunday evening shift
- Employee must work a minimum of two spring and three fall holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit; climb or balance; step, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry up to 125 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 200 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be alert and attentive at all times throughout shift.
- Shall not engage in any activity that may distract them from full attention of the expected tasks and assigned duties.
- Must be cooperative in team environment.
- Must be able to function and react quickly at all times.
- Must be able to stay calm and make swift decisions under adverse conditions.
- Navigational and driving skills.
- Adaptable with a great deal of stamina.
Working Environment:
- Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood/body fluids, requires respirator use, fumes/odors, extended day, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with others with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and performs duties frequently in a mobile environment and in confined areas.