Paramedic

This is a full-time position

Paramedic Job Description

Essential Functions:

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide basic and/or advanced life support patient care and medical transportation in accordance with regional protocol and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate a sound knowledge of approved and required clinical practices as related to the response, assessment, treatment and transport of patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Responds to requests for emergency and non-emergency medical care in a timely manner.
• Examines patients, and reports on patient medical condition to an emergency department nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone.
• Utilizes medical equipment and procedures including: Defibrillator and EKG monitor; Oxygen and suction devices; Intravenous Fluids and administration; parenteral injections; CPR; and other procedures as required.
• Prepares and submits Patient Care Reports, daily time sheets, supply inventory, as required according to American Ambulance Service, Inc. standards.
• Gathers patient billing information and necessary signatures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assures that emergency vehicle and all supplies are inventoried. Maintains the cleanliness of the emergency vehicle and the station.

Qualifications:

• Excellent patient care skills along with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must hold CT State EMT-Paramedic License
• Must have the ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Must adapt well to a dynamic working environment and duties that may change with minimal notice.
• Must have excellent communication and public relation skills.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Must have excellent writing proficiencies.
• Must be able to type and operate computers and tablets.
• Flexible shift availability is preferred.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have (or willing to obtain) American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a current Driver's license with a minimum 2 (two) years licensed driving experience; excellent driving record required.

Pre-Hire Requirements

• Must provide requisite National Incident Management System documentations.
• Must complete OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Fit Test per pre-employment and annual requirements.

Post-Hire Requirements:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Required to work hazards situations that may include: i.e. motor vehicle accidents, Hazmat scenes and industrial accidents.
• Required to work in a variety of temperature environments that may include: ie. fumes, odors, dust and mist.
• Required to complete/provide a pre-employment and annual PPD or, if a converter, must obtain chest x-ray every five years.
• Required to complete the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.
• Required to complete annual refreshers and other requested testing and training as specified by management.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to pass the requirements of the pre-employment agility test.
• The ability to frequently lift (with a partner) a minimum of 225 lbs or greater.
• The ability to safely maneuver a patient weighing a minimum of 225 lbs in a wheelchair both up and down three steps without additional assistance.
• The ability to frequently lift, push, pull and maneuver a patient utilizing appropriate pieces of equipment. This must be accomplished in a safe manner and without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and stow equipment in a safe manner without difficulty.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties as outlined.
• The ability to frequently: reach forward or overhead; squat, kneel or crawl.
• The ability to utilize upper extremities for repetitive grasping and fine manipulation.
• The ability to operate a company vehicle during all hours of the day or night for long periods of time in often-challenging traffic conditions and weather. Trips will include locations throughout Norwich and the surrounding communities within Connecticut, Rhode Island and, at times, even further distances.

Must pass the pre-employment screening process including:

• Drug Screening
• Background Checks
• Motor Vehicle Report requirements
• Pre-hire and Orientation Testing requirements
• Must provide appropriate documentation from a certified medical provider that demonstrates the ability to fulfill the duties of the job description.
• Must provide appropriate, legal documentation that authorizes the ability to work in the United States.

EOE/M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration, without discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, color, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, height, weight, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap or the presence of a physical handicap.