PARAMEDIC ( PART-TIME )

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

2d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provides medical care including evaluation, treatment and stabilization to the ill and injured within the established scope of practice. A Paramedic has a comprehensive knowledge base and is able to assess and provide care for a broad range of medical emergencies. A Paramedic is distinguished in the amount of education/training received, has certification and/or licensure as a Paramedic and provides advanced-level medical care (ALS). Paramedics oversee AEMT's and EMT's in the unit.

Requirements

Knowledge of street systems, addresses and the physical layout of Elmore County
Knowledge of rescue and emergency medical equipment
Skilled in performing technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy
Skilled in understanding and effectively dealing with emotional and medical needs of patients
Skilled in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure
Ability to assess and treat a medical emergency with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons
Ability to learn new concepts in rescue techniques, medical skills and in pre-hospital care
Ability to manage a complex work environment related to changing customer needs
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization and resources exist
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software programs
Ability to perform basic maintenance of rescue and medical equipment
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and orders
Ability to maintain and exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence, high standards for performance improvement and organizational values as a representative of Elmore County
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies and staff
Ability to safely drive and operate emergency vehicles
Ability to work overnight in 24-48-hour schedules with possibility of emergency call-ins on off days
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance to ensure timely and quality emergency response services
Ability to maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency paramedicine
High school diploma or GED
Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license
Must possess and maintain Idaho State Licensure as a Paramedic
Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) meeting AHA standards

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years' experience as a certified EMT Paramedic with transport experience is preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (to be obtained within one-year of employment)
Complete an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (to be obtained within one-year of employment)
Complete a HAZ-MAT awareness or equivalent (to be obtained within one-year of employment)
Complete ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700 (to be obtained within one-year of employment)

Responsibilities

Provides efficient and effective medical care to the ill and injured while focusing on safety
Operates emergency vehicles and transports patients to appropriate medical facility
Maintains communication with necessary parties including dispatch, hospital, police and fire personnel
Review and maintain accurate Patient Care Reports, files and forms
Ensures the quality and accuracy of care provided by AEMT's and EMT's
Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work
Cleans and maintains equipment, vehicles and living quarters IAW local, state or federal regulations when required
Performs advanced techniques and procedures within the scope of practice
Provides training and guidance to personnel
Conducts and/or guides technical rescues
Must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses and seminars both on and off duty to maintain paramedic certification, as required by the State of Idaho
Performs other related functions as assigned