Paramedic - Ambulance Services

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to :

1. Administers advanced life support care to sick or injured persons.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

Functions in uncommon situations with the understanding of stress response and

methods to ensure personal well-being.

• Understands body substance isolation.
• Functions with the understanding of medical-legal principals associated with emergency

care.

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly.
• Recognizes the need to administer advanced life support to patients at the scene, en

route to the hospital and in any pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state,

and local laws, regulations, and standards.

Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical

procedures that follow.

Respond to emergencies as the in-house paramedic on the Rapid Response Team and

provide care to inpatients, outpatients, visitors, and any walk-in medical response needs

in accordance with Baton Rouge General’s policy and guidelines.

JOB TITLE : Paramedic Ambulance Services JOB CODE : 59851

Treating patient at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in any pre-hospital setting in

accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and standards and in accordance

with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines.

Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as airway management,

cardiac monitoring, and medication administration / infusions.

Treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),

including the proper use of cardiac monitor with capabilities to provide transcutaneous

pacing, synchronized cardioversion, and defibrillation.

Administers medications via most appropriate route utilizing standing orders as provided

on the appropriate protocol or use of medical direction.

Provide and manage care of any traumatic injury including the use of all basic and

advanced equipment.

Complete patient care forms, insurance forms, and all other forms in a competent and

timely manner.

Responsible for the storage and usage of all controlled substances as per policy.

2. Operates emergency vehicle.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

Determines that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by

service management and in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and

standards; and in accordance with Baton Rouge General policies and guidelines.

Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact and promptly respond to instructions

and calls given by dispatcher.

• Coordinates requests for non-emergent transports in accordance with dispatch guidelines.
• Operates emergency vehicle in a safe manner and with controlled speed, in accordance with

federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards; and in accordance with Baton Rouge

General policies and guidelines.

• Functions with knowledge of stretcher operations and proper lifting techniques.
• Decontaminates the ambulance following treatment of any patient.
• Ensures the ambulance is clean, washed, and kept in a neat, orderly condition.
• Checks, restocks, and maintains inventory on the ambulance each shift.

3. Perform additional responsibilities and routine tasks as needed.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

• Representing the organization while on duty at public events.
• Will work in the ED in the role of a paramedic as needed
• Will perform additional duties as assigned to allow for smooth and efficient operation of

Baton Rouge General Ambulance Transport Service.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1 year experience as a paramedic

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Nationally certified Paramedic, State of Louisiana Paramedic License

Valid LA Class D Chauffer’s license

BLS-Basic Life Support

Crises Prevention training (within 6 months of hire)

JOB TITLE : Paramedic Ambulance Services JOB CODE : 59851

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 6 months of hire)

NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 6 months of hire)

Physically capable of performing job

Knowledge of LA traffic laws and proper driving techniques. Some prior knowledge of layout of assigned

territory preferred.

Able to understand and carry out instructions; able to comprehend and follow traffic signs. Able to

transport assigned materials from building to vehicle and vice-versa. Dependable and motivated to

complete duties without constant supervision.

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position

including but not limited to : Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient

demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules,

information related to patient location, religious beliefs and / or public health records, medical records

related to quality / data, patient financial information and / or 3rd party billing, patient-related complaints,

research information, employee health records and / or employee prescriptions.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position

including but not limited to : Incident reporting, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment

of care, patient identification, administers medications, validates, transports, monitors or observes

patients for procedures including infusion pumps, and monitors clinical alarms.