Paramedic

Department:######## Emergency Medical Services Reports To:########## EMS Manager/Supervisor # SUMMARY The mission and purpose of this position are to compassionately deliver high-quality service, and basic as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner, as directed by the physician. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. # Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol. # Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care. # Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls. # Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements. # Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care. # Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information. # Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given, and to show compassion. # Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene management as needed. # Drive the ambulance or provide map reading support to minimize call response time. # Keep current on certifications. # Coach and educate partners of new and changing information as necessary. # Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback. # Observe, record, and report to the physician, the patient#s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant events. # Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response. # Participate in community programs to maintain image and establish strong community relations. # Document activities completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call. # This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.# Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisors. # Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation. # QUALIFICATIONS# To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. # EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, advanced education preferred.# Past work experience in cardiac care or in critical care transport is preferred.##Driving record in compliance with Welia Health policy regarding insurability.## # CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver#s license.# Current State of Minnesota Paramedic Certification.# Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, BTLS, or PHTLS Provider Certification.# # PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.# The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.# The employee is occasionally required to sit.# The employee must regularly lift, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.# Required to carry patients up and down stairways with limited help.# Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.# Prolonged sitting in ambulance while on transfers.# Required to perform duties in ambulance while ambulance is transporting.# (Sense of balance is very important.)