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Position Description
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency pre-hospital calls calmly, efficiently, promptly and safely.
Required for Application
- Current National Registry of EMT Paramedic Certificate & South Dakota ALS License.
- Current AHA BLS CPR & ACLS Certifications.
- AHA PALS Certification or equivalent.
- Current BTLS or PHTLS Certification, recommended.
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Key Responsibilities (may not include all of the functions performed)
- Provides basic and advanced life support to patients in the pre-hospital setting at the paramedic level within the YCEMS Treatment and Operational Guidelines, while under direct or indirect supervision of the Ambulance Administrator, Senior Paramedic or Medical Director
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of YCEMS Treatment and Operational Guidelines.
- Extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper resource and medical techniques.
- Assures that the ambulances, equipment and medical supplies are clean, stocked and in good working condition at all times, reporting any problems or needs to senior paramedic or administrator.
- Completes run reports (PCR), related paperwork and obtains needed billing information in a competent and timely manner.
- Maintains confidentiality of patients, their care, insurance, and past medical history at all times.
- Must be courteous, helpful, dignified and professional at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, first responders, other healthcare professionals and public.
- Is a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Follows safe practices in all work activities to avoid injury and accidents.
- Maintains the skills needed to function proficiently to the level of certification.
- Assure that all certifications, licenses, training requirements, and registrations are up-to-date.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, coaching, training as necessary for appropriate and safe department operations and patient care.
- Supervises and provides a valuable educational experience for all ride-a-longs, i.e. new employees, students and observers.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Conducts self as a positive and professional role model.
- Strong leadership and team work skills.
- Maintain knowledge of all Department patient care, operational guidelines and HIPPA Policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow written and verbal requests.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Current National Registry of EMT Paramedic Certificate & South Dakota ALS License.
- Current AHA BLS CPR & ACLS Certifications.
- AHA PALS Certification or equivalent.
- Current BTLS or PHTLS Certification, recommended.
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Experience
- Entry level positon, or
- Experienced providers.
Other Requirements
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, if required.
- Ability to successfully pass criminal background check, if required.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License, a good driving record and the ability to complete any other driving training and/or license requirements associated with operating an emergency vehicle.
- Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Is flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; assigned worked shift schedule may vary and the employee should be available and ready to response immediately for all calls during the assigned work period.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, grid book system, and tablet mapping.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses.
- Participates in community education projects and EMS related Public Relation Standbys.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
OR – Any equivalent combination of education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority and state statues (if applicable)
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