PARAMEDIC- FT

MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT • Benton, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide emergency and non-emergency care and ambulance transportation for the citizens of Marshall County.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current unrestricted operator license
• Clean criminal background
• Must be at least 18 years of age and be legally eligible for employment in the United States
• Must hold a current paramedic license from the Kentucky Board of EMS
• Must hold current CPR certification
• Must be certified in PALS and ACLS

Responsibilities

• Check unit for mechanical adjustments such as oil, water, brakes, taxes, tires, etc. (daily)
• Check all supplies in unit and restock daily.
• Clean units each morning inside and outside including ambulance bay.
• Clean living quarters and storage room each night.
• Weekly cleaning of entire building including mopping floors, windows, etc.
• Making ambulance calls as needed.
• Establish and maintain a patient airway
• Administer intermittent positive – pressure ventilation
• Perform C.P.R
• Control accessible bleeding
• Treat shock
• Care for cases of poisoning
• Dress and bandage wounds
• Splint fractures
• Provide obstetrical assistance
• Care for newborn infants, including the premature
• Administer 02
• Emergency and defensive driving
• Controlling the scene of illness or injury
• Proper extrication
• Maintenance and use of supplies
• Verbal and written communications
• Coping with medicolegal problems
• Careful evaluations of all signs and symptoms
• Proper usage of the automatic advisory defibrillator (IF APPLICABLE)
• Maintain and monitor patients with IV infusions (IF APPLICABLE)
• All reports to be completed following each run; PCR, PCS, Signature Form, etc.
• Answer phone, receive ambulance calls from dispatch, and maintain skills and credentials according to department policy.
• Check supplies and medications daily for expiration date and quantities
• Sign drug logbook
• Check/maintain ALS equipment in accordance with established policies and protocols
• Maintain a high level of skill (as determined by the service director and medical director) in the following areas: IV therapy, drug administration, endotracheal intubation, 3-lead & 12-lead EKG interpretation, defibrillation/cardioversion, cricothyrotomy and other procedures approved in department protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED