PARAMEDIC

JOB DUTIES:

Patient Care

• Perform vital signs, including pulse ox, venipuncture, IV placement (pediatric and adult), and phlebotomy; and access central lines, including ports and PICC lines
• Maintain airways by BLS and ALS to included CPAP/BIPAP, Intubation and subglottic airways
• Administer medications including IV, PO, IM, Nebulizer, and/or Nasal of all medications within the Paramedic scope of practice for pediatric and adult
• Complete initial assessments of patients in admissions and waiting room
• Clean and secure wounds
• Respond to EMS calls with 3rd and 4th our personnel during high call volume in EMS or as extra personnel for transfers when needed and requested by Director or Supervisor
• Start and monitor 15 lead EKGS

Maintenance

• Monitor and restock supplies
• Report equipment issues to the nurse manager
• Room and ambulance cleaning

Additional

• Serve as member of Code Team
• Charting/documentation of medical records
• Various other tasks assigned by the Director of EMS
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Paramedic assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, as well as stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell
• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Ability to see with close, distance, full color, peripheral, full depth vision and adjust focus, required
• Ability to relate well with all levels of the hospital/facility and medical staff, required
• Ability to care for patients of all nationalities, cultures, beliefs, self-identifications, and ages, required
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; ability to work under pressure and stress; required
• Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds constantly
• Associate must produce the EVOC/CEVO training certificate. If EVOC/CEVO certification was not obtained during schooling or the associate is unable to provide it, the associate must take an online course to obtain certification prior to driving.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an approved Paramedic program and successful completion of EMS State Board Exam, required
• Current Kansas Paramedic Certification, required
• Current BLS and ACLS Certification, required
• PALS or Pediatric certification, required
• Current valid Kansas Driver’s License, required
• Successful completion of Field internship, required
• Successful completion of CRMC EMS Orientation, required
• One-year hospital ED experience, preferred