Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Job Title : Paramedic FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Division : Ambitrans Medical Transport Reports To : Area Supervisor
Purpose : To provide Advance Life Support patient care and ambulance transportation. Also performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
1) Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations in conjunction with a partner, demonstrating excellent driving judgment and due regard for public safety during operation and positioning of unit.
2) Responds to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe, and efficient manner to quickly assess the scene and request other help if needed.
3) Provides BLS or ALS patient care in accordance with established ACLS and BTLS policies, procedures and observing prescribed local protocols and clinical practices.
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate techniques, resources, and equipment.
4) May work with an EMT or another Paramedic in an ALS operation, providing overall care in the areas of patient assessment, packaging and transport.
5) Completes appropriate medical records and transportation reports.
6) Maintains a thorough working knowledge of current Paramedic standards of care, including equipment function and use.
7) Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street and GPS systems.
8) Maintains units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response.
9) Completes or ensures completion of vehicle mechanical check off at the beginning of each shift ensuring that fuel, fluid levels, and tire air pressure are adequate at all times.
Reports equipment damage or malfunctions as prescribed.
10) Ensures that the daily equipment and supplies check sheet is completed, narcotic accountability book is completed and all equipment is in good working order.
11) Completes all station duties and maintains crew quarters in a neat and serviceable condition.
12) Must be able to physically report to work in a timely manner on a regular basis
Requirements :