Paramedic (Full-time)

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate high-level care to the critically ill and injured and transporting the patient to a medical facility. This position is distinguishable from that of an EMT in that the position requires further certification and can perform specialized medical treatment and administer drugs.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, and counsels
2. Responds to ambulance calls and assists in providing emergency medical treatment
3. Drives, inventories, replaces stock and maintains upkeep of ambulance
4. Transports patients to proper facilities and prepares reports on patient’s conditions
5. Responds to rescue scenes and assists in extrication of trapped or injured persons
6. Assists and participates in/with department trainings
7. Performs daily maintenance duties, including cleaning all areas of the EMS Stations
8. Performs station and equipment maintenance, if able and knowledgeable of what needs fixed
9. Supervises subordinate personnel in the absence of Paramedic/Shift Supervisor and/or Paramedic/Shift Lieutenant
10. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
11. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
12. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
13. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
14. Protects and maintains any confidential information, whether oral, written, or electronic

Position Requirements:
1. High school diploma or other equivalent
2. One year of ambulance and emergency medical care experience required (AEMT)
3. Three years in ambulance and emergency care experience (Paramedic)

Certifications / Licenses:
1. State of Kansas Certification as Paramedic
2. Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), within (1) year of hire or promotion
4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS or PEPP), within (1) year of hire or promotion
5. NIMS/ICS Training – Introduction level 100 & 700, within (6) months of hire
6. Valid Driver’s License

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
1. Knowledge of emergency medical care and ambulance procedures
2. Knowledge of city and county geography
3. Ability to analyze field situations and determine appropriate action
4. Ability to drive an ambulance, operate radio equipment, splinting equipment, medical equipment, and other related equipment
5. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
6. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
7. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
8. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
9. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills
11. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
12. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
13. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily heavy strenuous physical activity in lifting patients, climbing, crawling, bending, or other necessary actions to find and assist the injured. The ability to express or exchange ideas by various means of communication, including conveying and receiving detailed or important instructions and from other workers and the general public, is required. Must be able to pass physical agility test. Must be able to crawl, crouch, feel, grasp, handle, hear, lift, kneel, pull, reach, stoop, talk, see, and walk.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work performed in this position includes physical effort and exposure to infectious diseases when working as a technician.