Paramedic Part Time

Description

Under the supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and District policies.

General Responsibilities:

The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to:

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
• Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with District policies and guidelines;
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
• Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with District policies, rules, and guidelines;
• Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends;
• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion;
• Adhering to and following all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by blood borne pathogens; and

Job Responsibilities Related to Patient Privacy and HIPAA Compliance:
The incumbent must perform all job responsibilities in a manner that protects patient privacy and complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):

• The incumbent is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the District’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the District’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment with North Jefferson County Ambulance District.
• The incumbent may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other District operations.
• The incumbent is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the District’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that Policy to the designated HIPAA Compliance Officer.
• The incumbent is expected to actively participate in District HIPAA Compliance training and is required to communicate privacy Policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with District Policy.

Additional Obligations and

Skills:

The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an EMS Vehicle Operator, including but not limited to:

• Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines;
• Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and that the equipment is in good working order at all times;
• Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport;
• Receiving and responding to requests for emergency ambulance service and other duty-related communications via two-way radio or other…