FT PARAMEDIC - EMS

About the role

The Paramedic/MICT provides advanced and basic life support to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by the emergency department physician under protocols approved by the emergency services critical care committee.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance
• Possess Kansas State Paramedic/MICT Certification
• Absorb vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, level of consciousness and skin)
• Drive mobile intensive care unit to and from scene with due regard for weather conditions and road hazards in accordance with department policy
• Perform a detailed patient assessment, both trauma and medical
• Provide basic patient care skills to include (basic airway management, airway suctioning, CPR, spinal immobilization, fracture management, wound care and patient extrication from vehicle)
• Provide advanced life support skills to include (endotracheal intubation, transport ventilator operation, IV initiation and fluid therapy, intraosseous access, dysrhythmia interpretation, defibrillation and cardioversion, medication administration, syringe pump operation, administer thoracentesis and cricothyrotomy, and continue patient care with further physician orders the paramedic/MICT may receive)
• Communicate patient condition, assessment and treatment to emergency department physician and nursing staff via radio and/or cellular phone
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Comply with the departments uniform policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrate dependability
• Supportive of change
• Adheres to the hospital and EMS department policies
• Displays good interpersonal skills
• Accepts guidance and coaching
• Demonstrates pride in work
• Participates as an effective member

Qualifications

• Current Kansas paramedic/MICT certificate with field experience preferred
• Current ACLS card
• Valid Driver’s License

Personal Characteristics

• Dependable
• Supportive of change
• Adheres to the hospital and EMS department policies
• Displays good interpersonal skills
• Accepts guidance and coaching
• Demonstrates pride in work
• Participates as an effective member