Part-Time Paramedic

Elko County•Elko, NV

About The Position

The Paramedic provides rescue services and emergency medical care to sick and injured people in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Elko County Ambulance Service policies and protocols. Although not a department supervisor, the Paramedic serves as the lead Ambulance Service representative and directs and coordinates other personnel in patient-care and operational circumstances when the Ambulance Director, Assistant Ambulance Director, or designee is absent. The role responds to emergency calls, provides basic and advanced life support, assesses and treats patients, performs rescue and extrication within the scope of training, and coordinates care and transport with medical personnel and facilities. Duties also include emergency and non-emergency transport, event standbys, operating and maintaining emergency vehicles and equipment, communications and dispatch-related tasks, patient-care documentation, station duties, and training or educating staff, trainees, students, and the public. The position requires protection of patient privacy, reliable attendance, teamwork, flexibility to work assigned shifts that may vary, and immediate availability for calls during the assigned work period. The position involves field work and riding in an ambulance, driving emergency vehicles, and performing patient lifts and transfers. It may involve shifts of varying durations up to 24 hours; exposure to weather, uneven or slippery ground, emergency lights and sirens, dust, smoke, fumes, chemicals, heights, confined spaces, and blood-borne pathogens; and work with patients and others in stressful or distracting settings. The posting identifies the role as part-time. It also states that Advanced EMTs generally work 40–48 hours per week; this schedule is described for Advanced EMTs rather than specifically for this Paramedic position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in rescue and emergency services; Paramedic-level experience is preferred.
State of Nevada Paramedic certification.
State of Nevada Ambulance Attendant’s Endorsement.
ACLS certification.
PALS or equivalent.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Healthcare Provider, or equivalent.
EVOC, EVDT, CEVO, or equivalent certification.
Hazardous Materials Awareness.
IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800.
International Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support certification, or equivalent.
WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders.
Basic working knowledge of a Windows-compatible computer and ability to enter data.
Basic working knowledge of smartphones, tablets, and GPS devices and ability to enter data using them.
Ability to meet the Medical Director’s authorization and continued-endorsement requirements.
Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment alcohol and controlled-substances screening, and a thorough medical examination; medical examination must be recertified every two years.
Subject to random alcohol and controlled-substances screening as required by Elko County personnel policies.
Must comply with the Elko County Ambulance Service Residency Standard Operating Guideline.
Must complete the department-level Field Training and Evaluation Program appropriate to certification level; the stated three-month Phase I and Phase II deadline and possible extension apply to new-hire full-time employees.
Ability to perform field duties involving frequent movement and patient handling, including frequent lifting up to 100 pounds and partnered movement or transfer of a body weight up to 300 pounds plus equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, bystanders, medical personnel, and others, including in loud, stressful, or distracting environments.
Ability to analyze situations and choose effective actions for calls, patient treatment and transport, and interactions with others.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, policies, and regulations; write reports and correspondence; and present information to groups.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, including percentages, ratios, proportions, and mathematics related to EMS disciplines such as pharmacology.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Must maintain a thorough working knowledge of local maps, streets, and grid systems, as well as current standards of care and equipment functions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field of study.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Credential.
ICS 300 and ICS 400.
Nevada EMS Instructor Endorsement.
Nevada Immunization Endorsement.
Certifications in additional EMS-related disciplines, such as AMLS or PEPP.
Instructor credentials in additional EMS-related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly, and provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings.
Provide basic and advanced life support at scenes and during transport; assess injuries or illnesses and prioritize appropriate procedures.
Rescue and extricate people involved in accidents, sudden illness, or entrapment within the scope of training and available equipment.
Coordinate with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities regarding further treatment and patient reception.
Direct and coordinate other Ambulance Service personnel as the lead representative when the Ambulance Director, Assistant Ambulance Director, or designee is absent.
Provide BLS or ALS care at special-event standbys and interfacility transfers, arrange transport when necessary, and complete required documentation.
Monitor and respond to telephone, softphone, and two-way-radio communications; verify vehicle locations; record calls; and prepare, prioritize, and relay transport requests.
Drive and operate specially equipped emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and department policies.
Maintain, inspect, clean, organize, stock, and restock vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; report malfunctioning equipment to the Ambulance Director as soon as practical.
Maintain accurate records of equipment, personnel, dispatched resources, operational data, and patient transports; complete patient-care and other required forms promptly.
Handle telephone and radio communications professionally, protect confidential information, and coordinate non-emergency transport requests under department procedures.
Maintain order at scenes, including dispersing crowds and protecting the scene as appropriate.
Follow safety and blood-borne-pathogen policies and procedures.
Protect patient privacy, access and share patient information only as needed for assigned duties, report potential privacy breaches, participate in privacy training, and communicate privacy policies as required.
Educate or train Ambulance Service personnel, EMS trainees, students, and the public.
Perform routine station duties, including cleaning, dishes, trash removal, inventory, and laundry.
Represent the Ambulance Service positively at public functions and provide standbys at events designated by department leadership.
Maintain reliable attendance, fitness for duty, teamwork, readiness, quality-assurance standards, and knowledge of local geography and current standards of care.
Perform other duties related to the Ambulance Service as assigned by the Ambulance Director or Assistant Ambulance Director.