Paramedic

Position Summary

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 and ensuring the vehicles are clean, organized, properly maintained, and appropriately stocked with medical supplies. The Paramedic responds to requests for emergency services and establishes and maintains two‑way communication with Emergency Service personnel en route to the emergency scene and returning to the Emergency Department.

Upon arriving at the site, the Paramedic assesses the emergency scene and evaluates and stabilizes ill or injured patients, obtains a medical history, and communicates that assessment and history to the medical control physician to ensure understanding of the medical event. The Paramedic provides emergency care and treatments to stabilize and transport patients to the Emergency Department and assists Emergency Department physicians and nurses as requested in the treatment of patients.

• Education: Requires a high school education and the successful completion of EMT‑Basic, EMT‑Intermediate, AEMT and Paramedic training programs. An associate degree in a healthcare‑related field is preferred.
• Experience: Requires up to one year of EMT work‑related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licensure, Registrations &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Requires and maintains current state license as a Paramedic. Requires and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support Certifications (ACLS).

• Operates emergency services in response to requests for emergency service within the designed coverage area and complies with all state and local laws governing the operation of emergency vehicles.
• Ensures that the emergency vehicles are clean, organized, properly maintained, and appropriately stocked with medical supplies necessary to respond to emergency situations.
• Responds to requests from emergency services and establishes and maintains two‑way communication with Emergency Service personnel en route to the emergency scene and returning to the Emergency Department, communicating to department staff estimated arrival times and patient vital statistics.
• Assesses the emergency scene once on site and evaluates and stabilizes ill or injured patients within the scope of parameters established by state law.
• Performs emergency vehicle extractions and disentanglement as needed.
• Assesses the patients’ medical condition, obtains a medical history, and communicates that assessment and history to the medical control physician ensuring the understanding of the medical event.
• Provides basic first aid and treatment, takes and records patient vital signs, oxygen levels, and other pertinent medical data and information.
• Documents medical history, vital signs, and other pertinent information and assessment findings on appropriate form for inclusion in the patients’ medical record.
• Applies basic sterile and isolation techniques in the treatment of patients and administers IV therapy, parenteral injections, and diuretics based on patient condition and as directed by medical control physician.
• Calculates and verifies dosages of drugs and medications for direct or IV administration.
• Loads the patient into the emergency vehicle once stabilized and transports to the Emergency Department, providing emergency care and treatment while in transit under the direction of the ED Physician.
• Assists in the transportation of patients into and out of the Emergency Department and between various departments in the hospital.
• Assists Emergency Department physicians and nurses as requested in the treatment of patients.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of emergency equipment used in the care of patients.
• Assists in training new technicians.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.