Paramedic

Paramedic

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the pre-hospital, emergency department and patient transfer settings. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility with a minimum of supervision. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Experience

Skills-

Demonstrates ability to complete applicable competencies

Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various health care personnel, law enforcement, fire personnel and bystanders

Must possess and maintain a valid Operator’s License from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles with a clean driving record

Knowledge-

Paramedic program curriculum and contents

Education-

High school diploma or equivalent

Must have successfully completed an accredited Paramedic program

Must hold certification from the Indiana State Emergency Medical Services Commission as a Paramedic

Must have successfully completed American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support courses

Experience-

A minimum of 1 year of previous Emergency Medical Services experience preferred

Authority and Accountability

Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters

Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, healthcare personnel, physicians, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel

Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people

Aptitudes

Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change

Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills

Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary

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