Paramedic - Various Shifts (Part Time, Full Time) Receives emergency calls from dispatcher and promptly, safely responds to assignments. Ensures the safety of the patient and other personnel at all timesTakes histories and performs physical exams as indicated on patients in the fieldInitiates indicated treatment modalities according to written policies and medical control physician ordersSupervises all persons on the scene involved with patient care within the scope of protocolBecomes the triage officer at mass casualty incidents until relieved by superiorsAccompanies the patient to the ED and monitors and treats the patient during transportationTransports the patient to the appropriate emergency department and reports orally to the nurse and/or physicianWrites a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, physical exam, orders received, treatments rendered, response to these treatments, and other information deemed pertinentMaintains ambulance logs and submits detailed incident, accident, occurrence reports and statements when requiredOperates the vehicle in a safe manner at all timesMaintains ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in efficient working order, makes minor repairs and replacements when necessary, and cleans and restocks the equipment and vehiclesReports any obvious mechanical malfunctions or deficiencies to the supervisor immediately verbally and/or in writingCommunicates with patient's family and friends at the sceneCommunicates with other health team members in the community and at the hospitalAssists with triage and other prehospital dutiesPerforms EKG's in the ED as well as on the ambulancePerforms paramedic level skills in the ED with the exception of drug administrationParamedics are responsible for IV drip maintenance for those medications noted in their protocolsCharts findings of physical exam, history, and treatments rendered on the ED chartPerforms heavy and awkward lofting of patients in difficult areas and terrainFour year high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of training program as and Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Paramedic, and other protocol update programs as currently required. 1 + years' experience preferred
