Paramedic (Erie Part-Time)
About The Position
The Paramedic provides basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured people and safely transports emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities. The role evaluates patients, relays pertinent information to medical facilities, and may implement medical interventions under orders from a medical command physician. Paramedics work with EMTs and other paramedics to deliver effective, protocol-based care. The Paramedic is accountable for all actions performed as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and for the quality of care provided. Duties 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 also assist with supervising, training, and directing new paramedics, EMTs, EMS students, and outside-agency personnel as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of 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 4 hours per shift.
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 ordered by a medical command physician.
- Perform basic and advanced life support techniques and specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely to appropriate medical facilities by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Remain accountable for actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and for the quality of care delivered.
- Work with EMTs and other paramedics to provide effective, efficient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Assist with the 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
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
