Paramedic; non-transport

TITLE:

EMT
- Paramedic
ORGANIZATION:
Operations
EXEMPTION STATUS:
Non-Exempt
SUPERVISED BY:
Field Supervisor, Operations Manager

BASE SALARY RANGE: $31.50 - $37.00 / hour (Commensurate with experience)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One (1) year working in a 911 system

The EMT-P is qualified in advanced prehospital emergency care and services by a competency-based educational program of clinical, didactic, and practice. The EMT-P is licensed to operate an emergency vehicle and provides prehospital advanced life support (ALS). The standard of practice of the EMT-P shall be in accordance with the most current edition of the US DOT “Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic:
National Standard Curriculum", as modified by the NYS DOH and Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council.

• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
• Provides prompt and efficient care of the patient and stabilization of their condition prior to transfer to transport resource.
• As necessary, provides careful handling of the patient in moving them to the ambulance.
• As necessary, provides safe and efficient transport of the patient while constantly monitoring the patient and providing any appropriate continuing care.
• Provides orderly transfer of the patient at destination.
• Responsible for preparing all ALS supplies and equipment to place the unit back in service.
• In the absence of other qualified personnel, controls the accident scene, in such a way as to minimize further danger as well as controlling the actions of bystanders.
• Obtains information regarding the emergency from dispatch, communicates with other emergency personnel as needed, and alerting hospital emergency department staff of the arrival of patients.
• Obtains and records information as well as those required by medical, legal, and health authorities. Is responsible for documenting diagnosis/illness categories and completion of all patient care related documents.
• Makes daily checks of the vehicle equipment and systems, and completes manifest; responsible for competent operation of all equipment and systems.
• Reports and relays needed repairs to supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining respective NYS DOH and Hudson Valley Regional EMS certification.
• Administers advanced pre-hospital care within the limits of certification and in accordance with approved protocols.
• Attends mandatory ALS review meetings and other required training as scheduled.
• Does not use professional knowledge and skills in any enterprise detrimental to the company or to the public well-being.
• Respects and holds in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional work unless required by law to divulge such information.
• Responsible for upholding standards of practice and education.
• Adheres to standards of personal ethics, on and off duty, which reflect credit upon the profession.
• Protects the public by not delegating to persons less qualified, any service which requires the professional competence of an EMT-P.
• Refuses to participate in unethical procedures, and assumes the responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct of other to the appropriate authority in a proper and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as required by respective supervisor.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 250 pounds with assistance from one other qualified individual.
• Must be able to lift and move a 50-75 lb. ambulance stretcher with the help of one qualified individual.
• Must be able to lift a 175 lb. patient (in various positions, i.e., while lying on the floor, the bed, in an automobile, etc.) with the help of one qualified individual onto a stretcher.
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