PARAMEDIC - IEMS (91100442)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic responds in an emergency vehicle to the scene of reported medical emergencies, as directed by the communications center. This position manages, supervises, and is responsible for all aspects of patient's emergency care by providing efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, in transport, and in the emergency room. This position provides emergency medical care at the basic and advanced life support level according to Indianapolis EMS practices, policies, and established protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Indiana Paramedic License
Valid Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
American Heart Association CPR Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification
Continuing education to maintain required certifications
Must have specific knowledge of: practical skills, theory and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical care, principles of human growth and development, age-appropriate care (i.e. neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), advanced respiratory skills including endotracheal intubations, cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression and breathing treatments, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, and cardioversion, intravenous therapy, including peripheral lines, use of I.V., I.M., I.O., and Sub. Q medications, indications, contraindications, side effects and dosages of all medications carried by the paramedic vehicle
Must be able to work effectively under emergency conditions and stress
Must be able to safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditions
Must be able to coordinate emergency care with EMT Basics and other Paramedics as well as hospital physicians and staff
Must be able to make independent and critical patient care decisions
Must be able to interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public and hospital staff
Must be able to communicate verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English language
Must be able to hear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physician, dispatchers, other allied health personnel, bystanders, and public safety professionals
Must be able to read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions
Must have normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devices
Must have excellent verbal communication skills
Must have high level of medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge
Must have high degree of accuracy in performance of duties

Responsibilities

Responds in emergency vehicle to the scene of reported medical emergencies, as directed by communications center or instructions from a District Lieutenant or Operations Commander
Manages, supervises and is responsible for all aspects of patient's emergency care by providing efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, in transit to the emergency room in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocols
Provides specific medical care in conjunction with physician, nursing and allied health staff in the hospital in accordance with established practices and protocol
Calculates drip rates and drug concentrations, renders appropriate approved intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as indicated by online medical direction and/or established EMS Protocols.
Documents in writing or by approved electronic means all relevant information in a prescribed format (I.E. Run Report, ESO Report)
Responsible and accountable for maintaining controlled medications (narcotics)
Drives an emergency vehicle under emergent and non-emergent conditions
Exercises independent judgment in critical, emergency situations
Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations
Attends continuing education, refresher courses, medical audit programs and training programs as required by IEMS, medical direction, or certifying agency
Participates actively in continuing education and medical audit programs
May function alone or as a member of a team
Supervises and directs the activities and educational/clinical experiences of assigned observers and students
Safely operate in and around emergency equipment
Protects the patient(s), self, and other providers from possible contamination
Takes safety precautions to protect the injured and those assisting in the care of the patient(s)
Complies with regulations for the handling of crime scenes and prehospital deaths by notifying the appropriate authorities and arranging for protection of property and evidence at the scene
Performs other job related duties as assigned