Paramedic

SUMMARY

As a member of an emergency medical team, provide pre-hospital care and transportation of sick or injured persons to a medical facility. Operate emergency medical vehicle in a safe manner. Perform duties related to furthering departmental mission, such as readiness, improvement in performance and safety.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

EMT P - High School diploma or G.E.D. and over (3) years emergency medical experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of a current EMT P license issued by the State of Oregon.
• Possession of Basic Trauma Life Support or equivalent within six (6) months of appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and valid CPR-HCP card.
• Maintain Current ACLS/PALS/NRP

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous EMT experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Knowledge of emergency medical delivery methods and operation of specialized emergency medical equipment mandatory.
• Demonstrate safe driving techniques, especially with specialized emergency medical vehicles mandatory.
• Knowledge of computer applications software and general office procedures mandatory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Respond to emergency medical calls and inter-facility transfers, and provide care for sick or injured patients following prescribed life support protocols.
• Perform patient care per scope of practice and approved protocols.
• Operate specially-equipped emergency medical vehicles in a safe manner.
• Monitor communications equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher.
• Communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victim(s) at treatment facility.
• Remove or assist in extrication of victim.
• Complete logs and reports in an accurate and timely manner, both paper and electronic.
• Perform equipment, supply and training aid inventories.
• Perform operator maintenance on emergency vehicles and equipment operated by department.
• Lead continuing education classes/training to EMS personnel, hospital staff, community members and organizations.
• May be assigned specific program responsibilities, e.g. First Responder, Education Coordinator, etc.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner. Maintain cooperative working relationship with hospital staff, patients, other organizations, and the public to provide quality customer service in a courteous manner.
  
• Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
• May provide training and orientation to newly appointed employees, students or volunteers
• Maintain schedule integrity by fulfilling all scheduled commitments per policy.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide assistance to other hospital personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Emergency Medical Service Director or designee.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: This job is often performed in full view of the public and sometimes the media. Must demonstrate exemplary customer service and perform in a manner that upholds the mission and vision of the Department and the Hospital.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The EMS-ADA Physical Requirements are attached to this job description and are expressed herein as the EMTs mandatory ability to:

• Using a 165 lb manikin properly secured to the patient stretcher, safely and efficiently lift the stretcher (from either end) from a fully lowered to a fully raised position and safely, from the foot end of the stretcher, load the “patient” into the back of the ambulance. Rationale: EMTs are required to lift and move patients in a safe and efficient manner. Failure to lift safely jeopardizes the technician, the patient and the other crew member(s).
• Safely and efficiently function as two-person team and descend 12 stairs with a 180lb person secured to the stair chair.
  Rationale: Safe descending stairs (with adult patient) with a commercial stair chair is a common function of the EMT.
• Carry the portable defibrillator (LP 12 or 15) and the blue medical bag a distance of 100’ without stopping (total carry weight of approximately 60 lbs – half in each hand).
  Rationale: Each crewmember must be able to carry the two major pieces of equipment to a location some distance from the ambulance, often including upstairs, down embankments, etc.
• Safely function as a two-member ambulance response team, including physically operating all on-board medical equipment and driving – safely navigating all road conditions in all weather conditions.
  Rationale: While most emergency responses will have three members, two-person crews perform inter-facility transfers and often serve as emergency backup.