Paramedic Varying Shifts

Paramedic - FT- (36 Hours/week) - Varying Shifts

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A Paramedic will report to the Crew Chief on duty and be responsible to the Ambulance Director while on duty in the hospital.

Paramedic functioning in a pre‑hospital setting is responsible for following physician orders regarding the care of patients. Paramedics that are Crew Chiefs are responsible for following the physician’s standing orders and/or the Emergency Room Physician orders. The Paramedic is responsible on a shift‑to‑shift and on‑call basis for the pre‑hospital and general patient care provided under the Idaho EMS guidelines and hospital policy.

The areas of responsibility are divided into four functional areas:

• Pre‑hospital patient care and transport.
• Administrative assignments.
• Educational / Developmental / Licensure responsibilities.
• Intra‑hospital responsibilities, transport and other duties.

• Respond promptly and safely to the scene of injured and/or sick patients.
• Provide direct patient care after evaluating the scene, assessing individual needs, and treating patients appropriately.
• Operate in accordance with Idaho Paramedic laws, the Idaho Emergency Medical Services Bureau standards, and Minidoka Memorial Hospital Policies.
• Ensure medical treatment is implemented, evaluated, and documented correctly.
• Use standing written orders provided by the Medical Control Physician of Minidoka Memorial Hospital.
• Maintain two‑way radio and cell phone communication with the Emergency Room Physician, Emergency Department staff, State Communication Center, and appropriate law‑enforcement or public‑service agencies.
• Drive ambulances safely and in compliance with Idaho state laws and the Emergency Driving Standards outlined in the policy manual.
• Maintain ambulances by stocking, cleaning, and ensuring readiness at all times.

• Follow personnel and staffing policies.
• Participate in evaluations pertinent to the area of practice and Quality Assurance.
• Provide feedback to the shift supervisor regarding service and program needs.
• Control use of supplies and equipment, ensuring correct billing after each ambulance call.
• Complete other job‑related duties as required.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, bystanders, visitors, and staff.
• Know specific responsibilities in emergencies:
  Code Red, Code Black, Code Blue.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct per Minidoka Memorial Hospital policy and Idaho EMS Bureau ethics.
• Assess educational needs and seek resources to meet them.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with the shift supervisor to identify programs that meet staff needs.

• Respond to 911 pager calls as first priority.
• Complete assigned duties as directed by the department supervisor.
• Assist nurses with vital signs, triage, and patient discharge documentation.
• Start medication‑free intravenous fluids, documenting accurately.
• Assist in patient assessment in the emergency department, documenting as per ER policies.
• Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher to and from beds, chairs, and stretchers, including Countryside facilities.
• Obtain supplies and equipment under supervisor direction.
• Report intra‑departmental issues to the crew chief, director, or ambulance administrative lead.
• Document any duty changes per Minidoka Memorial Hospital policy.
• Remain in base headquarters or within hospital area during duty; alert personnel if outside.
• Participate in code teams during hospital code situations.
• Call 911 for code responses at Countryside sites.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Wear professional‑looking, clean uniforms while on duty in the hospital; refer to Dress Code policy.
• Adjust uniform choice for pre‑hospital weather conditions as needed.
• Uniforms must be approved by the Director of Ambulance to ensure uniformity.

• Certified as a Paramedic (2011) and provide certification to the Director of Ambulance.
• Maintain Paramedic certification by meeting minimum continuing education and re‑certification…