Paramedic - Emergency

Owensboro Health•Powderly, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the provision of optimum advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with KBEMS regulations KRS 311A.170 and all Owensboro Health Community Hospital-Emergency Medical Service guidelines and protocols. This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment. Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
Paramedic - Licensed Paramedic in the state of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire
Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire

Nice To Haves

Supervises the performance of EMT and EMT-A.
Participates in training and evaluation of EMTS when approved and requested.

Responsibilities

Navigates ambulance to patient's location.
Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
Contacts medical personnel, reports and records observations, and follows directives.
Maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and cleans ambulance as necessary.
Responsible for the safe operation of all EMS vehicles in accordance with current Kentucky Motor Vehicle care.
Demonstrates evidence of proficiency in the required basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) skills.
Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as an EMT-P.
Establishes and maintains effective working relations with fellow team members, hospital staff, fire and rescue squads, police departments, and communication centers.
Supervises the performance of EMT and EMT-A.
Documents all patient care, assessments, BLS/ALS skills, and all service reports in a timely manner.
Participates in training and evaluation of EMTS when approved and requested.
Must be punctual and ready for all shifts.
Acts at all times in a professional manner and handles conflict and stressful situations with good judgment.