Paramedic

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Supervisor, E.M.S., the Paramedic is an active member of the Emergency Medical Services team that works to determine the strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction of the department and CRHS. The Paramedic is responsible for operating emergency vehicles, ensuring they are clean, organized, properly maintained, and appropriately stocked with medical supplies. They respond to requests for emergency services and establish two‑way communication with Emergency Service personnel en route to the emergency scene and returning to the Emergency Department.

The Paramedic assesses the emergency scene upon arrival, evaluates and stabilizes ill or injured patients, obtains a medical history, and communicates the assessment to the medical control physician. The Paramedic provides emergency care and treatments, transports patients to the Emergency Department, and assists Emergency Department physicians and nurses as requested.

• Education: High school education and successful completion of EMT‑Basic, EMT‑Intermediate, AEMT and Paramedic training programs. An associate degree in a healthcare‑related field preferred.
• Experience: Up to one year of EMT work‑related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licensure, Registrations &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current state license as a Paramedic, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

• Operate emergency services in response to requests within the designed coverage area and comply with all state and local laws governing the operation of emergency vehicles.
• Ensure that emergency vehicles are clean, organized, properly maintained, and appropriately stocked with medical supplies necessary to respond to emergencies.
• Respond to requests and maintain two‑way communication with emergency service personnel en route to the emergency scene and returning to the Emergency Department, communicating estimated arrival times and patient vital statistics to department staff.
• Assess the emergency scene upon arrival, evaluate and stabilize ill or injured patients within the scope of parameters established by state law.
• Perform emergency vehicle extractions and disentanglement as needed.
• Obtain patient medical condition, history, and communicate assessment to the medical control physician.
• Provide basic first aid and treatment, record patient vital signs, oxygen levels, and other pertinent medical data and information.
• Document medical history, vital signs, and assessment findings on appropriate forms for inclusion in the patient’s medical record.
• Apply basic sterile and isolation techniques, administer IV therapy, parenteral injections, and diuretics as directed by the medical control physician.
• Calculate and verify dosages of drugs and medications for direct or IV administration.
• Load patient into the emergency vehicle once stabilized and transport to the Emergency Department, providing emergency care and treatment while in transit under the direction of the ED physician.
• Assist in the transportation of patients into and out of the Emergency Department and between various departments in the hospital.
• Assist Emergency Department physicians and nurses as requested in the treatment of patients.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emergency equipment used in the care of patients.
• Assist in training new technicians.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care