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• Provides and directs fast, efficient Basic Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of airway adjuncts, supraglottic airways, and AED use including defibrillation;

• Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis;

• Performs critical physical examinations;

• Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients;

• Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life;

• Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity;

• Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMR's, Police Departments, and other EMT's;

• Responsible for quality patient-care as established by the Company;

• Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes;

• Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment;

• Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;

• Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;

• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions;

• Cleans and maintains equipment;

• Properly completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use;

• Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances and,

• Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company.

• Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles;

• Cleans and maintains living quarters;

• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work; and,

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated on the basis of feedback from the patient, medical staff and others.

perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent must see, hear, and communicate with the injured party.

Incumbents will be issued and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms, as well as all issued equipment.

Incumbents are required to carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe in creating a supportive environment where every employee is valued and has the opportunity to grow and contribute to our collective success.

PLEASE NOTE:

Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.