Civilian Medic

Town of Danville • Danville, IN

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About The Position

This job description identifies the minimum job performance requirements for career employees whose duties are EMS in nature.
The purpose of this job description is to specify the minimum requirements for the position of Paramedic.
Job performance requirements will be in accordance with the requirements of:
Danville Fire Department policies and procedures
NFPA 1500 (Standard of Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program)
The current employee evaluation tool will be used.
Responds to emergency 911 calls as dispatched, manages emergency scenes, treats, stabilizes, and transports patients, safely operates an ambulance to/from the scene, all in accordance with Hendricks County Emergency Medical Service ALS and BLS Protocols and under medical director supervision.
Daily operations are coordinated through the EMS Division.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following items below under Essential Functions and Additional Requirements.
Emergency Incident Response – respond to 911 calls as dispatched. The paramedic will stabilize, treat and transport patients under medical direction and all ALS/BLS Hendricks County Protocols, transporting the patient to the most appropriate facility, a hospital emergency department. The paramedic may intercept BLS crews as
Possesses complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care and transportation, functioning as part of a comprehensive EMS and fire
Performs interventions with the basic and advanced equipment found on the ambulance, within the paramedic’s scope of practice.
Demonstrates competency of both Basic and Advanced Life Support protocols and procedures in the following areas, including but not limited to, airway management, IV/IO access, both trauma and medical management of patients, interpretation and management of cardiac arrhythmias, and various routes of medication administration as defined in the paramedic scope of practice.
Maintains an appropriate and acceptable work environment within the ambulance, including but not limited to ensuring the ambulance is response ready at the start of and throughout the shift, restocks and replaces all supplies, used linens and equipment, as needed, throughout their shift.
Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after the transport of a patient and equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures and ensures all equipment in the ambulance is ready for the next run.
Collaborates with all members of the EMS, fire and healthcare team(s) to coordinate the medical care of the patient.
Operates the ambulance and equipment in a safe and prudent manner, adhering to all departmental policies, procedures, and applicable ordinances or laws governing such
Completes all patient care documentation in a timely manner as to comply with departmental policies as well as state requirements.
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in completing assignments and

Requirements

• Knowledge of current EMS skills, patient care and Hendricks County
• Maintain knowledge of Danville Fire Department Rules & Regulations and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Ability to manage personnel on emergency
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and the
• Maintain a valid State of Indiana driver’s
• Maintain a valid ALS Provider
• Maintain a valid ACLS Provider
• Write and maintain accurate patient care
• Must maintain all pre-hire requirements
• Must maintain a current State of Indiana Paramedic

Nice To Haves

• Must meet and maintain all requirements of Paramedic
• Must not be on probation
• Must have served one year with Danville Fire Department and Hendricks County EMS System
• Must complete preceptor training

Responsibilities

• Emergency Incident Response – respond to 911 calls as dispatched.
• Stabilize, treat and transport patients under medical direction and all ALS/BLS Hendricks County Protocols, transporting the patient to the most appropriate facility, a hospital emergency department.
• Performs interventions with the basic and advanced equipment found on the ambulance, within the paramedic’s scope of practice.
• Demonstrates competency of both Basic and Advanced Life Support protocols and procedures in the following areas, including but not limited to, airway management, IV/IO access, both trauma and medical management of patients, interpretation and management of cardiac arrhythmias, and various routes of medication administration as defined in the paramedic scope of practice.
• Maintains an appropriate and acceptable work environment within the ambulance
• Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after the transport of a patient and equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures and ensures all equipment in the ambulance is ready for the next run.
• Collaborates with all members of the EMS, fire and healthcare team(s) to coordinate the medical care of the patient.
• Operates the ambulance and equipment in a safe and prudent manner, adhering to all departmental policies, procedures, and applicable ordinances or laws governing such
• Completes all patient care documentation in a timely manner as to comply with departmental policies as well as state requirements.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in completing assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed