PARAMEDIC (SPECIAL EVENT TEAM) - PRN (94000597)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic responds in an emergency vehicle to Special Events as scheduled. This position manages, supervises, and is responsible for all aspects of patient care by providing efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, in transport, and in the emergency department. This position provides emergency medical care at the basic and advanced life support level according to Indianapolis EMS practices, policies, and established protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Indiana Paramedic License
Valid Driver’s License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
American Heart Association CPR Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification
Continuing education to maintain required certifications.
Must have specific knowledge of: practical skills, theory and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical care
Must have specific knowledge of: principles of human growth and development
Must have specific knowledge of: age-appropriate care (i.e., neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
Must have specific knowledge of: advanced respiratory skills including endotracheal intubations, cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression and breathing treatments.
Must have specific knowledge of: cardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, and cardio version
Must have specific knowledge of: intravenous therapy, including peripheral lines, use of I.V., I.M., I.O., and Sub. Q medications.
Must have specific knowledge of: indications, contraindications, side effects and dosages of all medications carried by the paramedic vehicle.
Must be able to: work effectively under emergency conditions and stress.
Must be able to: safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditions
Must be able to: coordinate emergency care with EMT Basics and other Paramedics as well as hospital physicians and staff
Must be able to: make independent and critical patient care decisions.
Must be able to: interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public and hospital staff.
Must be able to: communicate verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English language.
Must be able to: hear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physician, dispatchers, other allied health personnel, bystanders, and public safety professionals.
Must be able to: read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions.
Must have: normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devices.
Must have: excellent verbal communication skills
Must have: high level of medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge
Must have: high degree of accuracy in performance of duties

Responsibilities

Responds in an IEMS vehicle for coverage of a scheduled special event as directed by the Planning Section Chief
Provides specific medical care in conjunction with physician, nursing and allied health staff in the hospital in accordance with established practices and protocols
Calculates drip rates and drug concentrations, renders appropriate approved intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as indicated by online medical direction and/or established EMS Protocols
Document in writing or by approved electronic means all relevant information in a prescribed format (I.E. Run Report, ESO Report)
Responsible and accountable for maintaining controlled medications (narcotics)
Drives an emergency vehicle under emergent and non-emergent conditions.
Exercises independent judgment in critical, emergency situations.
Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations.
Attends continuing education, refresher courses, medical audit programs and training programs as required by IEMS, medical direction, or certifying agency.
Participates actively in continuing education and medical audit programs.
May function alone or as a member of the Special Events Team
Supervises and directs the activities and educational/clinical experiences of assigned observers and students.
Safely operate in and around emergency equipment
Protects the patient(s), self, and other providers from possible contamination.
Takes safety precautions to protect the injured and those assisting in the care of the patient(s)
Complies with regulations for the handling of crime scenes and prehospital deaths by notifying the appropriate authorities and arranging for protection of property and evidence at the scene.
Performs other job related duties as assigned