EMS- EMT Paramedic

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation and assessment of patients efficiently and effectively.
• Conducts rapid primary surveys and accurate secondary surveys.
• Assesses and monitors pain; uses and recommends appropriate pain management techniques.
• Makes appropriate judgments regarding patients’ needs, medical interventions, and results.
• Reviews, discusses, and implements healthcare provider orders; takes appropriate measures if there are questions.
• Recognizes abnormal symptoms or changes in patient condition, establishes priorities, and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in delivering patient care in a competent, professional, and compassionate manner.
• Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care services under the direct supervision of a physician or registered nurses.
• Obtains information regarding the mechanism of injury.
• Utilizes the Out-of-hospital trauma triage destination decision protocol.
• Performs all First Responder Level, EMT-Basic Level, and EMT-Intermediate level emergency medical skills.
• Performs EMT-Paramedic level skills identified in the U.S. D.O.T. EMT-P curriculum, including:
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Pharmacological intervention
  • Maintenance and monitoring of intravenous infusion of blood and blood products
  • Tension pneumothorax and chest decompression
  • Cricothyrotomy and transtracheal insufflation
  • Gastric tube and nasogastric tube insertion
  • Rotating tourniquets
  • Urinary catheterization
  • Intraosseous infusion
• Provides pre-hospital stabilization of severely injured patients, including assessment, extrication, resuscitation initiation, and rapid transportation.
• Provides medical services at emergency scenes, during transportation, in hospital emergency departments, and during transfers between facilities or to private homes.
• Fulfills roles and responsibilities of a Trauma Team Member.
• Maintains ambulance in proper working condition, ensuring it is stocked and ready at all times.
• Performs routine vehicle, equipment, and supply checklists at the start of each shift; maintains supply levels.
• Keeps ambulances and garage area clean and clear of debris.
• Communicates effectively with clear, concise reports on patient status and ETA.
• Collaborates with other health team members.
• Identifies and reports abnormal symptoms or changes in patient condition to medical providers.
• Completes accurate patient reports after each call with all required signatures.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Promotes a team concept through effective communication regarding patient condition, care plans, and satisfaction.
• Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of a team approach to patient care.
• Directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in patient care provision.
• Informs and involves management regarding patient care issues in a timely manner.
• Assists in patient assignments, coordinating admissions, and meeting staffing needs.
• Collaborates with the Care Plan team.
• Completes patient and family education throughout the patient’s stay and at discharge.
• Performs emergency treatment within the scope of practice.
• Initiates or assists in patient care effectively and responsively.
• Triages emergency situations appropriately and involves other resources as needed.
• Administers and performs emergent care for patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Follows emergency policies, procedures, and protocols effectively.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status, reflecting nursing interventions, patient responses, and teaching.
• Completes shift-end checks before leaving duty.
• Maintains EMT-P, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures safely and timely according to healthcare provider orders and nursing policy.
• Uses proper body mechanics and transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk and injury.
• Implements infectious disease controls, including isolation procedures, hand washing, and glove use.
• Follows proper procedures for wasting narcotics and disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Maintains current EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Holds and maintains BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.