Paramedic

County of Chester, South Carolina•Chester, SC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing basic and advanced life support and medical care following treatment protocols. This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, AND two (2) years of EMT experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of symptoms of medical emergencies and of appropriate responses to such conditions.
Knowledge of arithmetic computations and formulas.
Knowledge of principles and practices of advanced emergency medical procedures, and patient assessment techniques.
Knowledge of operation, preventive maintenance, and minor repair of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various ethnic and social backgrounds.
Skill in evaluating patient's conditions and rendering proper emergency medical care including administration of emergency medications.
Skill in operating emergency vehicles, responding quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Skill in reading and interpreting medical information.
Skill in estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Skill in preparing records and reports of work performed.
Skill in working successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Skill in contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals.
Driver’s license.
Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

Performs necessary basic and advanced life support on sick, injured, or convalescent persons at the sites of emergencies or in route to hospitals or medical facilities.
Patient care may include: hemorrhage control and treatment for shock, intravenous therapy, medication administration, electrocardiogram interpretation, manual external defibrillation or synchronized cardio-version, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway maintenance via endo-tracheal intubations or cricothyroidotomy, and fracture stabilization and pain control.
Records event information including patient condition, patient history, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations.
Observes established basic and advanced medical protocols.
Restocks and maintains inventory of required materials as required.
Supplies patient information to physicians via radio transmission or direct contact.
Maintains a daily log of responses; completes reports of work performed; completes forms and maintains accurate maintenance records.
Provides interfacility transport as required in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Maintains currency on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and use of new medications, materials and equipment.
Assists in cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment; performs general housekeeping of facilities and grounds.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.