Paramedic

The Paramedic role is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives.

The EMT-P lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. When operating as attendant-in-charge, EMT-P provides direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT-P delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Time will be spent leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation.
Gives direction to other crew members when operating as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues.
Examines patients and reports findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.
Delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
Responsible for completing and recording all required reports or runs made by the crews.
Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations: company policies; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes
Assuring that assigned vehicle is completely stocked and in good running order at the beginning of each shift, after every response, and at the end of each shift.
Cleaning patient care compartment and vehicle in accordance with Company adopted infection control and maintenance guidelines.
Maintaining office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
Attending training sessions and orientations as required to maintain valid Virginia EMT Certification and requirements of the Company.
Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supply the Human Resources Department with valid copies of all certifications and driver's license prior to their expiration date.
Performing other related duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills:
Current State EMT-P Certification
Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue
Current ACLS Certification
Current PALS/PEPP Certification
Current EVOC Certification
BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred
Valid Drivers License with no negative point
Pass a criminal background check
FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c
HAZMAT

Physical Requirements:

- The ability to reach, push and pull.

- The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

- The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.

- The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.

- The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.

- The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty. The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.

- The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.