Paramedic

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Bessemer, AL

48d

About The Position

Provides standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues, responds to emergency scenes, and provides nonemergency medical care and transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. Provides appropriate medical care and monitoring at scenes, en route to hospitals, and during transportation to, from, or between facilities, following local medical protocols, state law, and applicable company and government guidelines. Reports to a Field Supervisor or Operations Manager for operational activities and to the Medical Director for patient care, protocol, and clinical quality activities. The Paramedic prepares and maintains ambulances, equipment, stations, and supplies; communicates with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies; safely responds to calls; and provides and documents patient care through transfer of responsibility to an appropriate medical professional. The role also involves protecting patient and company information, following infection-control practices, supporting team members, participating in public relations and community education, and maintaining required licenses and certifications. The Paramedic is expected to report on time and in uniform, remain on duty until properly relieved, and prioritize patient care and safety.

Requirements

Possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
Hold current licensure, certification, or registration with the appropriate state agencies.
Hold current CPR certification from the AHA or another appropriate organization.
Hold current ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
Hold the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Have a clean driving record approved by the company’s vehicle liability insurer.
Work effectively with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
Work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
Interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Demonstrate skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality patient care.
Perform effectively as both team leader and team member in patient care situations.
Perform public relations and community education functions effectively.
Be able to reach, push, and pull.
Be able to sit or stand for long periods.
Be able to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods.
Be able to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
Be able to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty, including up and down two flights of stairs.
Be able to walk one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
Be able to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.

Responsibilities

Provide standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues.
Respond to emergency and nonemergency calls and provide appropriate care and transportation in accordance with protocols, laws, regulations, and company policies.
Monitor and advocate for patients at scenes and throughout transportation, continuing care until responsibility is transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report is given.
Prepare ambulances and equipment for use by cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, restocking, completing checklists, and performing routine maintenance.
Secure company buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other property.
Inspect assigned bases or stations and perform housekeeping to keep living quarters clean, uncluttered, and sanitary.
Communicate with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies using radio, data link, pager, or cell phone as required.
Maintain knowledge of local geography, including hospitals, public venues, streets, and highways.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation for every response and transport, and obtain patient medical histories and billing information.
Protect the security and privacy of company and patient information in accordance with applicable regulations.
Follow universal precautions, body substance isolation, and company infection-control policies.
When appropriate, lead and supervise other members of the emergency medical care team.
Participate in company public relations and community education programs.
Maintain required EMT recertification, licenses, and certifications.
Report on time for assigned shifts in proper uniform and remain on duty until properly relieved.
Perform other duties related to emergency and nonemergency medical care and transportation as directed.