Paramedic

# Paramedic Emergency Ambulance Service Legal Address - Brea, CA 92821## Overview Salary Range $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any##

Job Description
** SUMMARY
* * Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital and interfacility setting, as authorized and directed by the Medical Director, and Base Station Physician or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, by performing the following duties, within the prescribed scope of practice and all applicable regulatory guidelines for prehospital care.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** include all of the essential duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description for an EMT-Ambulance Driver plus the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Receives and gives an accurate and concise report regarding the patient's condition, necessary interventions, and medical outcome of treatments administered.
* Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
* Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm and ventilation on the pulseless and/or non-breathing patient.
* Provides cardiac monitoring, including interpretation and recording.
* Takes and records patient's vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate.
* Initiates intravenous access to administer medications or fluids.
* Performs advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubation, to establish an airway and ventilate patients..
* Administers oral, sublingual, parenteral, and inhaled medications.
* Assists in extricating trapped victims and administers initial treatment at emergency scenes.
* Drives mobile intensive care unit.
* Transports sick and injured persons to acute receiving and extended care facilities.
* Observes, records, and reports to the Base Station; patient's condition and reaction to drugs, interventions, treatments, and significant incidents.
* Communicates with the Base Station and other medical personnel via radio-telephone.
* Participates in Quality Improvement activities of the EMS Agency, Base Station hospital and the Company including chart audits, peer review and data collection activities, tape reviews and focused studies.
* Participates in continuing education activities as a student, instructor and proctor.
* Serves as a company representative promoting positive customer relationships through proactive involvement in public business and community activities.
** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
** This job has no supervisory responsibilities
** COMPETENCIES
* * To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
** Continuous Learning** - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
** Job Knowledge** - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
** Use of Technology** - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
** Problem Solving** - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
** Customer Service** - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs;…