Paramedic II (HYMC-Woodruff/Nokomis)

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Description:
Join our experienced team of EMS professionals at our Woodruff and Nokomis bases.  This is a part-time, one 12-hour night shift per week position.  Hours are 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Weekend and holiday rotation required.  No on call required.
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
 
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic will administer emergency medical care to the sick and injured.  Work closely with department Medical Director, Medical Control Physician, and other hospital personnel to maintain consistency in policy and working relationships.  Work closely with Fire Departments, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Medical Examiners to maintain consistency in working relationships.  Will be subject to being on call.  Also assist other hospital departments as assigned.  Participate in public educational activities. 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS or RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform skilled professional patient care according to National Registry of EMTs certification and as outlined in department special policies and protocols.
Appropriate initial assessment is performed as evidenced by documentation and treatment rendered.  Maintain proficiency in advanced life support skills as documented in skills log and active field applications.  Maintain ACLS and PALS certification.    
Display concern for patients and co workers, as well as others by safe and courteous driving.  Maintain a clear driving record.  Acquire a knowledge of streets, roads, and other key areas serviced by the Ambulance Service.  Respond to ambulance calls safely and in a minimal amount of time, remembering the safety of others and self.  Ability to interpret rural road directories and maps for navigation to scene destination. 
Radio reports are concise and accurate.  Maintain timely contact with medical control describing conditions briefly and specific to present condition. 
Utilize additional telecommunication devices as appropriate.  Consistently use proper channels of communication in relaying appropriate information to peers, management, Medical Director, physicians, and other departments.  Confidentiality is strictly observed.     
Documentation is clear, concise, legible, thorough, and follows a logical sequence.  Documentation contains sufficient information and is completed according to departmental policies.  Documentation is complete.   
Maintain all vehicle, safety, medical, and communication equipment to ensure proper condition, state of operational readiness and cleanliness.  Vehicle and equipment checks are accurately completed and documented. 
Attend specific 48 hours of continuing education in emergency care to maintain eligibility for certification to the National Registry of EMTs on an annual basis.  Maintain skill and demonstrate competencies on all certifications required by the department and Medical Director.  Actively participate in departmental inservices and meetings. 
Organize priorities and complete projects within an appropriate time frame based on department's activities.  Assume other duties and assignments as assigned.  Is self directed.  Seek in hospital clinical opportunities to keep skills proficient and to expand medical knowledge base.
Recognize occurrences of life-threatening situations and emergencies and take appropriate action; function in a calm manner in stressful situations.    
Work in the ER as a Technician, is responsible for all aspects of hospital EKGs, and is responsible for buck's traction.  Will assist other departments as needed.  These duties are secondary to the needs of the ambulance. 
This is a full-time position and the shift will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.
AGE OF PATIENT CARED FOR: Infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

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Job Created: Wed Oct 14 2009 06:20:20 AM
Last Modified: Sun Nov 22 2009 06:40:05 AM