Paramedic - EMS

Position Summary

Responsible for the provision of advanced life support prehospital emergency care to ill or injured persons. Provides age specific and culturally appropriate patient care through knowledge of growth and development. Oversees patient care given by ambulance crew and provides supervision for non-paramedic crewmembers and first responders.

Minimum Requirements

Education

· HS Diploma of GED

· Associates degree in EMT or diploma from paramedic program meeting DOT guidelines

Experience

• N/A

License/Registration/Certifications

· Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

· N/A

Preferred Experience

· N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

· N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per protocols, transfer orders, and state regulations.
• Safely operate ambulance in all weather conditions.
• Properly move lift and move patients, stretchers, and equipment, without injury to the associate or patient.
• Complete electronic and paper documentation accurately and completely for each transport.
• Oversees patient care given on the ambulance and provides supervision to non-paramedic crew members
• Provides age specific and culturally appropriate patient care through knowledge of growth and development.
• Maintains all required certification and attends required in-service training to maintain base knowledge and skills.
• Work in all weather conditions which may include extremes in temperature and precipitation.
• Maintain knowledge and skill to operate all equipment on ambulance correctly