Paramedic

Overview

Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures.

• Respond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients, and report on patient medical condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit EMS pre-hospital forms according to Jefferson County Ambulance District #33 standards, patient records, and other forms as required.
• All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.).
• Administering wound care and apply traction and/or splinting.
• Read maps and route ambulance unit.
• Transport patients to medical facilities.
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.
• Assure that emergency vehicle is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shift.
• Complete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Supervisor.
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations.
• Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications.
• Maintain verbal contact with the Communications Center via two-way radio regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location, etc.
• Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocols.
• Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc.
• Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED at time of application
• By date of hire, must be 18 years of age or older
• United States Citizen

• Valid Nebraska driver’s license along with ability to be insured by the county’s insurance carrier to drive county vehicles.
• State of Nebraska Paramedic license
• ACLS
• PALS certification within 2 months of hire.
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 2 months of hire