Paramedic; Part Time

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at a Certified Paramedic level; operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while in route to hospital. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility.

Employee serves as a member of an ambulance crew and is responsible for the medical care administered to the patient. Paramedic level positions are differentiated from an Advanced EMT by the additional requirements of performing manual defibrillation and cardioversion; decompressing a tension pneumothorax by use of a catheter-flutter-valve device; using positive end expiratory pressure respirators; performing surgical airway maneuvers for relief of upper airway obstruction;

performing gastric suction by intubation; performing urinary catheterization; the use of paralytic and sedative agents to paralyze and stabilize critically ill or injured patients; and administer other assorted medications by protocol or Physician’s order. Must exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public. Responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques but must exercise considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief.

Exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases; thus the work is subject to the OSHA requirements for blood borne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with established EMS procedures and under State and Local Medical Director approved protocols. Reports to the EMS Shift Supervisor, and is evaluated through peer review, conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at emergency scenes, and public feedback.

Responds to emergency calls in an ambulance or quick response vehicle and performs necessary medical care and rescue work in accordance with established protocols for advanced life support; administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of a variety of specialized equipment.

Serves as Medic in charge on calls; as required, directs care and response and provides patient care; as needed, directs work of assigned EMT’s and Advanced EMT’s; provides training and mentoring of newer employees.

Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County’s Medical Director; performs specialized procedures such as performing manual defibrillation and cardioversion; decompressing a tension pneumothorax by use of a catheter-flutter-valve device; using positive end expiratory pressure respirators; performing surgical airway maneuvers for relief of upper airway obstruction; performing gastric suction by intubation; performing urinary catheterization;

the use of paralytic and sedative agents to paralyze and stabilize critically ill or injured patients; and administering other assorted medications by protocol or physician’s order.

Performs patient assessment and life support techniques in accordance with the approved protocols including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock; bandaging and dressing injuries and splinting of fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; provision of basic life support for medical injuries, assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth, treatment of…