Paramedic-

THIS JOB IS OPEN COMPETITIVE UNTIL FILLED

Job Description:

Paramedic (single resource)

Class:
Non-exempt, Full-time

Under general supervision of the captain, provides direct services, individually as a member of a team in response to medical emergencies and provide prehospital advanced life support care to victims of injury and illness. A Paramedic is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency scene and will make medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on and offline medical direction.

Essential duties are a broad overview of the position expectations and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills or responsibilities. The summary of skills is intended to provide a generalized job description and what it takes from the employee to perform it. Above the generalized list of duties, the employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned by the rank of captain or above.

• Performs complex diagnostics and medical procedures including, but not limited to:
  Intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and the administration of various medications of a controlled or uncontrolled nature.
• Drives and operates apparatus and ambulances and other department apparatus as assigned and operates as a member of a paramedic engine or paramedic ambulance.
• Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care in accordance with prehospital and departmental policy.
• Performs a thorough, daily inspection of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned and notifies the captain of any condition requiring repair or maintenance.
• Ensures that inventory of supplies and equipment is complete and assures that the equipment and apparatus are maintained in good working order.
• Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories.
• Participates in training.
• Required to transfer, lift and move patients while employing appropriate body mechanics, safety and lifting techniques.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents at the operations level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public.
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic programs and/or groups, and other locations as necessary or requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• NREMT – Paramedic (must obtain AZDHS Paramedic certification at time of hire.)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS
• Arizona class D Driver’s License
• Must maintain driver insurability under tribal insurance
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
• Must pass Federal, State, and local background checks

• Associates Degree in fire science, Paramedicine, public administration or related field
• ICS 300, 400
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides required requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for evaluation at the discretion of the Director/Fire Chief