Paramedic

About the role

EMSA is Oklahoma's largest ambulance service with a fleet of over 100 ambulances and a team of 700 Team Members. This position offers a competitive salary with shift differentials, opportunities for growth, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system image.
• Follows the directions of the Clinical Services/Field Operations Supervisors, System Status Controllers, Operations Manager, and Director of Operations.
• Work with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the public, and other allied healthcare professionals as the need arises.
• Understand and adhere to all documented clinical standards and clinical performance criteria as set by the Medical Director.
• Achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance by meeting continuing education requirements and by maintaining job performance skills through education and practice.
• Complete all documentation that relates to patient care and billing information on appropriate forms, in approved format, and turn in documentation as policy dictates.
• Responsible for safe transport of patient to and from ambulance. This includes lifting of patient to and from a backboard, stretcher, or equivalent, and maneuvering patients past any obstacles encountered while moving the patient to the ambulance.
• When assigned as an Emergency Vehicle Operator, will be always responsible for and in control of the assigned ambulance and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws that govern ambulance operation, and in accordance with approved company policy on safe and efficient ambulance operation.
• Responsible for the care, use and appearance of assigned ambulance and equipment. Must be familiar with all equipment placement on unit and have a complete, accurate documented inventory of all equipment.
• Report to assigned shift in a timely fashion as dictated by company policy.
• Report any malfunctions and/or damage to any equipment or ambulances whether the crew was using or operating the equipment at the time of the damage or malfunction. A written report must also be submitted in accordance with company policy.
• Submit a verbal and written report of any injuries sustained to self, co-workers, or patients to appropriate authority and submit to follow-up procedures as dictated by company policy.
• Follow guidelines and standards as set forth by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and EMSA Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Support, properly interpret, and implement any policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, philosophies, or other directives as set forth by EMSA or other regulatory agencies.
• Adhere to EMSA’s Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy.
• Conforms to dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to continue EMS education as required by Company policy.

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates strong communication skills with EMS field team members, dispatch, management, allied emergency personnel, and all levels of hospital staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, law enforcement, first responders, fire department personnel, and the public, through formal presentations, informal interactions, educational initiatives, and public relations efforts.
• Requires strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and usage, with written communication meeting the standards and approval of the Medical Director, Clinical Services Manager, and Director of Operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to resolve problems involving multiple concrete variables in routine, standardized situations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of other organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and remain composed in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrates compassion with a sincere dedication to patient needs and concerns.
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Works independently, demonstrates sound judgment in emergency situations, and maintains effective working relationships with company staff, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift in conjunction with the partner or assist in moving and/or balance up to 350 pounds.
• Use required visual abilities, including near and far vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Use hands for handling objects, tools and controls, reaching, and communicating by speaking and hearing.
• Sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently works in outside weather conditions.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Operates EMS vehicles safely and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company protocols.