PARAMEDIC

LifeLine Ambulance•Commerce, CA

41d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A Paramedic administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by the attending physician. This role involves assessing the nature and extent of illness or injury, performing critical life-saving procedures, administering medications, and transporting patients to treatment centers. The Paramedic must maintain current knowledge of treatment techniques and protocols, prepare reports, manage supplies, and ensure the safety and productivity of the work environment. They are expected to be a steward of safety, operating in an environment free from danger and risk, and must be able to read and interpret various safety and operational documents. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of contact management systems; order processing systems; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
Experience with geriatric patients.
Ability to work under pressure and in extreme situations and climates.
Current California Driver’s License with an approved driving record.
Current Paramedic Certifications (CA State, Local County).
Current CPR Card.
Current Ambulance Drivers Certificate.
Current LA City License.
Current Medical Examiners Card.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury in order to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients.
Monitors cardiac patients.
Administers intravenous fluids when necessary.
Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
Administers injections of medications and drugs.
Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Assists in extricating trapped victims.
Transports sick and injured persons to treatment centers.
Provides the physician with necessary patient information.
Drives mobile intensive care and/or ambulance unit to and from the emergency scene.
Communicates with hospital, physician, and other medical personnel in person and by radio-telephone.
Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and application of new drugs, material, and equipment.
Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment.
Cleans and performs minor maintenance to assigned emergency vehicle.
Ensures a safe and productive work environment.
Be a steward of safety, that you and your peers operate safely, in an environment free from danger and risk.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Develops alternative solutions.
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Shares expertise with others.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
Responds promptly to customer needs.
Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Meets commitments.
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
Maintains confidentiality.
Listens to others without interrupting.
Keeps emotions under control.
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Listens and gets clarification.
Responds well to questions.
Demonstrates group presentation skills.
Participates in meetings.
Writes clearly and informatively.
Edits work for spelling and grammar.
Varies writing style to meet needs.
Presents numerical data effectively.
Able to read and interpret written information.
Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
Gives and welcomes feedback.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Puts success of team above own interests.
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Treats people with respect.
Inspires the trust of others.
Works with integrity and ethically.
Upholds organizational values.
Follows policies and procedures.
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Supports organization's goals and values.
Benefits organization through outside activities.
Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Displays willingness to make decisions.
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
Makes timely decisions.
Approaches others in a tactful manner.
Reacts well under pressure.
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Follows through on commitments.
Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Manages competing demands.
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Is consistently at work and on time.
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Takes responsibility for own actions.
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Volunteers readily.
Undertakes self-development activities.
Seeks increased responsibilities.
Takes independent actions and calculated risks.
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
Asks for and offers help when needed.
Reviews paperwork for accuracy and correct process.
Must participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.
Implements corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.
Cooperates with Internal Audit, Compliance and People Operations on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.
Takes swift and immediate action in accordance with Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance on any areas of concern.
Complies and enforces all policies and procedures.
Has successfully completed all required Compliance Training within the required time period.
Has had no compliance-related corrective action during the current review period.
Participate in Safety and Risk training and activities.
Serves as a company representative promoting positive customer relationships through proactive involvement in public business and community activities.
Support the Mission Statement and Philosophy of LifeLine Ambulance.
Develop a plan for maintaining your own professional growth and development.
Evidence of respect for dignity, welfare, basic rights of all patients and team members.
Maintain an elevated level of competency within the staff.