Paramedic (South San Joaquin County Fire Authority)

City of Tracy•Tracy, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramedics (EMT-P) respond to medical emergencies and provide basic and advanced life support in accordance with state and San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) protocols; transport patients to and between approved medical facilities; operate and maintain ambulances; provide ambulance standby services at emergencies and events; participate in public education and training programs; perform station and equipment maintenance, and other related assigned duties. Paramedics are distinguished from other positions in by their primary focus on responding to medical emergencies and transporting patients to approved receiving facilities. This position is non-safety and is separate from the firefighter classification.

Requirements

Knowledge of EMT-P scope of practice and SJCEMSA protocols.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and codes.
The California Vehicle Code.
Facility maintenance procedures, i.e.: Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs).
South San Joaquin County Fire Authority safety guidelines, protocols, and general safety techniques.
Proper grammar, spelling, and documentation.
Computers, emails, and etiquette.
Community and community service activities.
Knowledge and awareness of diversity issues within an organization and community.
Respond to medical emergencies and perform patient care within the scope of practice and SJCEMSA protocols.
Operate under stressful situations.
Operate an ambulance and other motor vehicle.
Read maps, area familiarization, and studying to learn the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority response area.
Learn and consistently apply South San Joaquin County Fire Authority response procedures.
Follow, understand, and retain oral and written instructions, as well as South San Joaquin County Fire Authority Personnel Rules and regulations.
Speak, understand, and write clearly in the English language.
Use good judgment.
Operate tools and equipment.
Apply safety protocols.
Understand and apply social interactions with personnel, the public/customers given the setting.
Work in a team setting, work well with others, e.g., the public/groups/individuals with differing beliefs or opinions and socioeconomic origins.
Resolve conflicts in a respectful and civil manner and know when to compromise.
Engage in public speaking, interact with, and educate the community.
Work hard and commit to time demands.
Adapt and complete any task related to the EMS (within the scope of training).
Perform administrative tasks.
Acquiring coursework and education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade (High School Diploma or equivalency certificate).
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License with appropriate endorsements for the assignment.
Must possess and maintain a valid California EMT-P license as a condition of employment.
Must obtain and maintain EMT-P accreditation with SJCEMSA as a condition of employment.
Possession of a current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider issued from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another program approved by the SJCEMSA.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support while responding to emergency medical incidents, analyzing and initiating patient care until relieved by proper medical personnel.
Operate Authority owned ambulance and other vehicles as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of ambulance transportation team.
Administer first aid; apply techniques for the control of bleeding; utilize immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.
Perform basic field triage; provide initial pre-hospital emergency care of trauma.
Obtain and document diagnostic signs including but not limited to temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, level of consciousness, and pupil status.
Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on patient care report.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical adjunctions to advance cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED).
Use of adjunctive airway breathing aids such as oropharyngeal airway and nasopharyngeal airway, advanced airway to include supraglottic, suction devices, basic and advanced oxygen delivery devices, and manual and mechanical ventilation devices designed for pre- hospital use.
Operate various types of stretchers and body immobilization devices; lift patients into and off of ambulance on gurney.
Administer emergency medications per SJCEMSA protocols.
Contact and obtain direction from base hospital physicians regarding patient care.
Obtain and document patient information for file and billing purposes.
Clean and decontaminate ambulance and equipment; maintain and restock inventory of ambulance and station supplies through logistics orders.
Perform preventative maintenance inspections on assigned vehicle or apparatus.
Attend and complete training sessions and drills.
Abide by Federal, State, County, local laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Authority employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Actively promote the Authority’s focus on effective and respectful communications to build better work relationships at all levels in the organization.
Follow and apply Authority policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Use effective communication skills, both oral and written; follow directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.