PARAMEDIC - IEMS (91100442)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic responds in an emergency vehicle to reported medical emergencies as directed by the communications center. The Paramedic manages and is responsible for patients’ emergency care, providing basic and advanced life support at the scene, during transport, and in the emergency room according to Indianapolis EMS practices, policies, and established protocols. The role includes providing medical care in coordination with hospital physicians, nurses, and allied health staff; administering approved medications and fluids in accordance with medical direction and protocols; maintaining controlled medications; documenting patient care; driving an emergency vehicle; and exercising independent judgment in critical situations. The Paramedic also participates in required continuing education, refresher courses, medical audits, and training. The position may be performed alone or as part of a team and may include supervising observers and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Indiana Paramedic License.
Valid driver’s license and continued compliance with the IEMS driver eligibility policy.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
American Heart Association CPR certification.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification.
Continuing education necessary to maintain required certifications.
Knowledge of practical skills, theory, and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical care.
Knowledge of human growth and development and age-appropriate care, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care.
Knowledge of advanced respiratory skills, including endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression, and breathing treatments.
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, and cardioversion.
Knowledge of intravenous therapy and use of IV, IM, IO, and subcutaneous medications.
Knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosages of medications carried on the paramedic vehicle.
Ability to work effectively under emergency conditions and stress, and safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditions.
Ability to coordinate emergency care with EMT Basics, other Paramedics, hospital physicians, and staff.
Ability to make independent and critical patient-care decisions and interact calmly, effectively, and courteously with patients, the public, and hospital staff.
Ability to communicate in English in person, by telephone, and through telecommunications, and to hear and understand spoken information from relevant personnel and the public.
Ability to read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions.
Normal use of limbs, eyes, ears, and voice needed to treat patients and operate sophisticated electronic devices.
Excellent verbal communication skills, high-level medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

Respond to reported medical emergencies in an emergency vehicle as directed by the communications center or operational supervisors.
Manage and provide basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene and during transport, following policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide medical care in coordination with hospital physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
Calculate medication concentrations and drip rates, and administer approved intravenous medications or fluids as directed by online medical direction or EMS protocols.
Document relevant information in the required written or electronic format, such as a run report or ESO report.
Maintain accountability for controlled medications, including narcotics.
Drive an emergency vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
Exercise independent judgment in critical emergency situations and coordinate public safety personnel as needed.
Attend continuing education, refresher courses, medical audits, and training programs as required.
Supervise and direct assigned observers’ and students’ activities and educational or clinical experiences.
Operate safely around emergency equipment and take precautions to protect patients, self, and other providers from contamination and injury.
Follow procedures for crime scenes and prehospital deaths, including notifying authorities and protecting property and evidence.
Maintain patient and family confidentiality and handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.