Paramedic; Part-time

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Under general supervision, performs response work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), specifically advanced prehospital medical care in emergent and non-emergency situations with the primary focus on providing patient care as the attendant in charge of an ambulance. Work involves performing advanced life support and operating associated equipment and apparatus; and training in the methods and techniques of emergency medical services, patient care, and the use of equipment and apparatus.

Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station. Reports to Fire Lieutenant or Captain.

• Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance that may include fires, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, rescue operations, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; responds to instructions from dispatcher.
• Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on medic unit and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; prepares apparatus for subsequent emergencies.
• Drives, operates, and monitors up to Class 2 emergency vehicles (ambulance and utility); determines best route to reach location of emergency calls; performs safe driving functions in various weather conditions; positions apparatus and equipment for optimal use of equipment.
• Administers first aid, artificial respiration, basic and advanced life support, or other level of medical care according to level of certification; works to stabilize patients at incident scenes; determines nature and extent of illness/injury; obtains, records, and monitors patients' vital signs; administers initial treatment at emergency scene; communicates with medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility;
  
  performs physical lifting techniques associated with moving patients between incident site, stretcher or ambulance; completes or ensures completion of required records/reports.
• Conducts patient assessments; assesses nature and severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems; determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance; performs patient triage; takes and records patient's vital signs; performs physical examinations and obtains patient history; assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness.
• Performs necessary medical interventions at the level of Paramedic; provides advanced emergency medical care to sick/injured persons, which may include providing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), trauma care, pediatric care, obstetrical care, advanced airway management, and/or drug treatments; provides advanced level of care for victims of cardiac or respiratory arrest; performs cardiac monitoring and defibrillation; maintains circulation and controls bleeding;
  
  provides spinal management and immobilization; provides fluid resuscitation by IV; manages trauma injuries, bleeding, and post-traumatic shock; administers injections of medications and drugs, including drugs to treat emergency cardiac conditions, following established protocols; performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life‑threatening conditions, per established procedures or as authorized/directed by physicians.
• Provides assistance to other public service agencies or outside organizations as appropriate.
• Operates or utilizes emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies, which may include ambulance, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, glucometer, pulse‑oximeter, medical/first aid supplies, or radio communications equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning station/quarters; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, run reports, patient care reports, billing statements, maintenance records, apparatus inspection forms, training records, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, inspection forms,…