Paramedic

Trans-Care Ambulance•Terre Haute, IN

About The Position

An EMT-Paramedic provides the highest level of medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS system. The Paramedic brings the hospital Emergency Department to the patient’s side and acts as the eyes and ears of the emergency room physician. In non-emergency situations, the medical response team transports patients who require an ambulance because of a medical condition and continues treatments received in the hospital environment with limited or no interruption during transportation. Trans-Care describes its culture as customer-service focused, considering both patients and the people requesting transportation to be customers. Teamwork is pivotal to its EMS system. The role includes providing professional, courteous service and carrying out clinical, operational, safety, documentation, equipment, and patient-confidentiality responsibilities. The job description may be modified as circumstances and business needs dictate.

Requirements

Valid Indiana State Driver’s License.
State of Indiana EMT-Paramedic Certification.
Current CPR Certification.
Current ACLS Certification.
Current PALS Certification.
Pass the State of Indiana Criminal Background Check.
Pass the Indiana BMV Motor Vehicle Report.
Ability to perform lifting, bending, stooping, and other associated physical activity without injury.

Responsibilities

Perform all skills and procedures required by the Indiana EMS Commission curriculum and meet Trans-Care Medical Direction requirements for affiliation and clinical oversight.
Practice within the Standard of Care Protocol, physician orders, and directions from higher medical authorities.
Learn and follow Trans-Care policies and procedures, including its Code of Conduct.
Respond to EMS calls assigned by the communications center, following policies regarding “out of chute” and “end of shift” time.
Operate the assigned vehicle and oversee the partner’s operation of it in accordance with Indiana rules and Trans-Care policies.
Treat customers, patients, fellow employees, vendors, the communications center, and supervisors honestly, respectfully, courteously, and professionally.
Protect patient health information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with Trans-Care policies and applicable federal and state requirements; report suspected or actual confidentiality-policy breaches to the Privacy Officer.
Before each shift, account for and check the operability of required Advanced Life Support equipment and certify that it is functional and on the assigned unit.
Check in, check out, and account for narcotics as required; check medication expiration dates and replace medications as needed.
Maintain in-service education as prescribed by the Indiana State EMT Agency.
Follow state laws and rules and Trans-Care safety policies while operating the vehicle and conducting personal duties, including procedures intended to protect crew and patient safety.
Submit complete, accurate, and timely documentation before leaving the shift at the designated departure time.
Help maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment by performing requested cleaning in vehicles and at the station.
Precept Paramedic and EMT-Basic students and new employees as assigned.
Report vehicle problems requiring attention or repair and submit the required reports.
Maintain physical fitness to perform lifting, bending, stooping, and related physical activity without injury.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by a supervisor.