Paramedic (Erie Full-Time)
About The Position
Provides basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients and safely and efficiently transports emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities. Evaluates patients, relays pertinent information to medical facilities, and may implement medical interventions based on medical command physician orders. Works closely with EMTs and other paramedics to provide effective, efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols. The Paramedic is accountable for all actions performed as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. Responsibilities include performing basic and advanced life-support techniques, providing specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transporting patients by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The role may assist with supervising, training, and directing new paramedics, EMTs, EMS students, and personnel from outside agencies as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completed an approved course of study and current certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Demonstrated competency in all required skills.
- Current BLS-CPR certification.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification or recognition.
- Medical command authorization from EmergyCare's Medical Director.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of the Emergency Vehicles Operators Course.
- Ability to drive a minimum of four hours per shift.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients.
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Implement appropriate medical interventions when directed by medical command physician orders.
- Perform basic and advanced life-support techniques and provide specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Work with EMTs and other paramedics to provide patient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintain accountability for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered.
- Assist with supervision, training, and direction of new paramedics, EMTs, EMS students, and outside-agency personnel as directed.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
