Paramedic

Trans-Care Ambulance•Louisville, KY

25d

About The Position

An EMT-Paramedic provides the highest level of medical care and transportation to patients using the EMS System. The Paramedic brings emergency-department-level care to the patient and acts as the eyes and ears of the emergency room physician. For non-emergency transports, the Paramedic transports patients who need an ambulance because of a medical condition and continues their hospital treatments during transport with limited or no interruption. The role includes responding to assigned EMS calls, providing care within applicable protocols and medical direction, operating an assigned vehicle, maintaining equipment and medications, completing accurate and timely documentation, and protecting patient confidentiality. Paramedics also help maintain a safe and clean vehicle and station, report vehicle issues, and may precept students and new employees as assigned.

Requirements

Valid state driver’s license.
State of Indiana and/or Kentucky EMT-P certification.
Current CPR certification.
Pass a criminal background check.
Pass a BMV motor vehicle report.
Maintain the physical capacity to perform lifting, bending, stooping, and related physical activity.

Responsibilities

Perform skills and procedures required by the Kentucky Board of EMS curriculum and meet Trans-Care Medical Direction requirements for affiliation and clinical oversight.
Practice within the Standard of Care Protocol, physician orders, and direction from higher medical authorities.
Learn and follow Trans-Care policies and procedures, including its Code of Conduct.
Respond to EMS calls assigned by the communications center and follow policies regarding out-of-chute and end-of-shift times.
Operate the assigned vehicle and oversee the partner’s operation of the vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Treat customers, patients, coworkers, vendors, communications-center staff, and supervisors courteously and professionally.
Protect patient health information and report concerns about actual or potential confidentiality breaches to the Privacy Officer.
Before each shift, account for required Advanced Life Support equipment and check that it is operable, functional, and present on the assigned unit.
Check in, check out, and account for narcotics as required; check medication expiration dates and replace medications as needed.
Maintain in-service education as prescribed by the Indiana State EMT Agency.
Follow applicable vehicle-operation, personal-conduct, and safety requirements to protect crew and patient safety.
Submit complete, accurate, and timely documentation before leaving the shift.
Help keep vehicles and stations clean and free of hazards by performing requested cleaning tasks.
Precept Paramedics, EMT-Basic students, and new employees when assigned.
Report vehicle problems and submit the reports required for correction.
Maintain physical fitness to perform lifting, bending, stooping, and related activities without injury.
Perform other reasonably related duties as directed by a supervisor.