Paramedic

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited paramedic program.
• Valid Missouri Class “F” license driver's license.
• Valid Missouri Paramedic license.
• Mandatory certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ICS100, ICS200, IS700, IS800, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Must be certified through a standard Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Cole County Pre-Hospital Provider Certification.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Skilled at developing effective working relationships.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work daily.
• Ability to interview patients and bystanders and to document all relevant information according to departmental policy.
• Persuade others and negotiate solutions to conflicts and problems.
• Listen and integrate the ideas of others.
• Identify and resolve problems.
• Recall the response area of Cole County EMS.
• Obtain thorough knowledge of all Cole County EMS policies, procedures, and medical protocols.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Continually re-evaluates emergency care, knowledge, and techniques.
• Participates in EMS training classes to maintain skill and knowledge proficiency.
• Participates in public relations and public education presentations.
• Completes routine housekeeping tasks and other assigned duties including cleaning of the ambulance and crews' living quarters.
• Completes other duties as assigned by Command Staff.
• Perform thorough patient assessments, determine nature and extent of illness or injuries, and establish priorities for emergency care in a rapid and efficient manner.
• Provides advanced life support with all the associated skills, procedures, and medications as defined in the Missouri EMS scope of practice for Paramedics and Cole County EMS protocols.
• Assess each situation to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol utilization.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Document 100% of all patient care activities in a timely manner; such reports shall be both accurate and complete to ensure appropriate information and data collection points are recorded and available for each call.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls involving multiple patients, and ensure proper resources are requested.
• Adhere to treatment protocols as adopted by Cole County EMS.
• Adhere to all requirements of the Cole County EMS QI program regarding data collection.
• Support research initiatives through education involvement, participation, and thorough documentation.
• Consider patient status, insurance preferred facilities, and hospital diversion status when determining transportation destinations.
• Communicate with receiving facility and medical control to receive medical direction and provide critical information.
• Display a professional, courteous appearance.
• Diligently adhere to the protection of Personal Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Act as team leader and take primary responsibility for scene management and patient care.
• Communicate with patients and bystanders to provide information as needed.
• Maintain the general condition of the ambulance.
• Coach and educate co-workers of new and changing information as necessary.
• Respond quickly and safely to the scene of an accident or illness.
• Drive the ambulance with safety and due regard.
• Adhere to all EMS department policies and practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief of EMS or designee.

Physical Demands

• Regularly (over 70% of the time) sitting, talking, and hearing (i.e., meetings, public speaking engagements, etc.).
• Frequently (41% to 70% of the time) grasping, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasionally (1% to 40% of the time) feeling attributes of objects, reaching with hands/arms, stooping and kneeling, climbing, or balancing, and repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.

Job Type

Full-time, non-exempt, hourly position.

Benefits

Cole County Emergency Medical Services offers a competitive public safety benefit package to full-time employees. Paid Team Member and Family/Dependent Health Insurance. Dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Two fully funded retirements, with no out-of-pocket cost (LAGERS - The largest retirement system in Missouri that serves local government employees) (CERF County Retirement), plus an elective 457(b) with 4% match. Earned paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Paid continuing education for mandatory requirements.