PARAMEDIC - PART TIME

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB : • Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limi ted to the placement of peripheral and intra-o sseous lin es, Supraglottic airways, endotracheal intubations , Cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG int erp ret ations, defibrillation, and cardioversion; • Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptab l e differential diagnosis; • Performs critical physica l examinations; • Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for li fe threatening dysrhythmias ; • Understa nd s and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients; • Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergenc i es and institut e s appropriat e e mergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life; • Deals with medical and emotiona l needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity; • Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMR's, Police Departments, and EMT's; • Responsible for quality patient-care as established by the Company; • Files standard i zed reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes; • Maintains effective communication with physici a n on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment; • Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted; • Transport s the ill and injured to institution s of medical care ; • Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all condition; • Properly comp l etes patient statistics and medical information forms fo r administrative use ; • Performs technical r escues in remo v ing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and • Follow s stan dard operating policies and procedure s as de ve l oped and direc ted by the Company ; • Cleans and Maintains equipment . ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: • Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles; • C l eans and maintains li v ing quarters; • Maintains records of vehicles, su ppli es, training and daily work; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. GENERAL INFORMATION : The s upervi so r makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated based on feedback from the patient, medical staff and others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Must possess and maintain: • P ara medic Licen s ure • CPR for the Health Care Provider • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) • Good knowledge of the street sys tem s, addresses and physica l layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support. • Good ability to : • P erform technical medical sk ills with a hi g h degree of accuracy; • U nderstand and effective l y deal with emotional and medical n ee ds of v ictims of injuries , acute illne sses, or p syc hol og ic a l emergencies; • M aintain a professional and objective approac h to the care of ill or injured persons; • Le arn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and in pre-hospital care; • P erform a va rie ty of limited m ec hanic a l work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment; • D irect the work of and teach other personnel; • U nderstand an d follow oral and written instructions and orders; • M aintain a professiona l attitude when representing the Co mpany ; • E stab li s h and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel and the general public: • D rive and operate emergency ambulance units; A uthor reports with narrative and numeric information. Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency para-medicine , and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses and seminars both on and off dut y to maintain annual paramedic certification, as required by the state in which you will be working. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medica l vehicles , move medica l equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. Situation can in vo l ve veh i cular, industrial and residential accidents, injurie s or illn ess and occ ur anywhere in our coverage area. At times the work requires mov e m ent over various types of terrain , (hilly , steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet/s li ppery surfaces). The incumbent always must be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of the injury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend the injured party to the hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent must see, hear and communicate wi t h the injured party. Param ed ic s wi ll be i ss ued and must wear Company issued uniforms while o n duty; additionally, Paramedics will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms, as well as all issued equipment. Paramedics are required to carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment. BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision 401K Supplemental & Life Insurance EEOC Statement: Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.