Paramedic PRN

Pottawatomie County•Wamego, KS

About The Position

Paramedic delivers high-quality emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings as part of a public emergency response team. This role involves responding to 911 calls, providing advanced life support (ALS), and ensuring safe and efficient patient transport. Paramedics work under medical direction and in coordination with fire, law enforcement, and hospital personnel.

Requirements

HS or Equivalent/Diploma/GED (required)
Driver License from the state of Kansas or Valid Driver's License (required)
Licensed as a Paramedic by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) required
BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider course completion card from the American Heart Association is required within 45 days of hire or job transfer date
Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification, or equivalent required within 12 months of hire
Thorough knowledge of emergency medical techniques, anatomy, pharmacology, and pre-hospital procedures.
Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to work 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Commitment to public service and patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree (preferred)
National Registry (preferred)

Responsibilities

Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient during interfaculty and intrafacility transport under the direction and in collaboration with the transporting physician.
Initiates and implements interventions for the ill or injured patient in emergent situations and provides patient care based protocols and within the scope of Kansas Board of EMS. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.
Ensures patient and employee safety in all areas of operations;
Cooperates with Federal, State, and other local departments/agencies in search, rescue, and medical emergency situations;
Respond to emergency and non-emergent calls operates at his/her certification adhering to medical protocols, policies and under the direction of the medical director.
Respond to non-emergency calls to assist the public and other response agencies, taking appropriate action to minimize the loss of life and/or property;
Follows departmental mission statement; core values and applicable departmental polices, rules and regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations;
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to aspects of EMS;
Maintain positive working relationship with hospitals, medical professionals and staff, law enforcement, public works, fire, and other agencies in Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas;
Must have and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License.
Attends seminars and training sessions;
Performs departmental inventory control;
Educate self and staff on county geography, streets, roads and buildings.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.