Paramedic

Under general supervision, performs skilled and technical work in Emergency Medical Services Operations operating an ambulance to transport and providing emergency and non‑emergency care to citizens of and visitors to the County and surrounding areas. Responds to the scene of emergency and non‑emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment and administrative duties in accordance with the current medical restrictions. Exercises tact, courtesy and firmness in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public.

Performs in accordance الشب established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but must exercise considerable independent judgment in evaluating duties.

• 1) Performs duties in accordance with medical restrictions as prescribed as well as applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedures and protocols.
• 2) Assesses and evaluates situation at scenes of emergency response; surveys and secures scene, requesting additional assistance, as necessary; determines mechanism of injury and equipment needed to effect rescue and initiation of treatment.
• 3) Assesses patients, recognizing need for immediate transportation or conducting interview with patient to ascertain extent of injuries; performs secondary injury survey and formulates plan of action pertaining to need of Basic or Advanced Life Support care.
• 4) Provides medical care at Basic Life Support level and Advanced Life Support level, as appropriate.
• 5) Wears protective equipment when contact with bodily fluids of patients is possible, and reports incidents of significant exposure; cleans or discards contaminated equipment, according to established policies and procedures.
• 6) Maint]]; pauses;