PARAMEDIC

Responsible for

• Responding to requests for ALS intervention and providing emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment.
• Completing documentation and records according to department policy.
• Runs report and enters data into computer database accurately.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of geography.
• Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the ED physicians.
• Assists with 12 Lead EKGs, blood draws, IV insertions.
• Maintains current certifications as required.
• Shares new information with fellow staff.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Participates in community activities which improve the public's understanding of the EMS system.

Essential Functions

• Responds to requests for paramedic services from area departments in a timely and safe manner.
• Follows Massachusetts laws regarding emergency driving.
• Contacts requesting town dispatcher by radio to report time enroute, scene arrival and unavailable status.
• Parks vehicle in areas designed by local fire or police, or in a safe area if not directed.
• Completes documentation and records according to department policy.
• Restocks vehicle and equipment within 30 minutes following run.
• Keeps vehicle clean and maintains fuel and fluids per schedule or as needed.
• Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Director upon problem identification.
• Renders pre-hospital medical care at the paramedic level.
• Performs complete and accurate patient assessments.
• Adheres to Region IV treatment protocols and procedures and carries out medical control's orders within own scope of practice.
• Is proficient in all related ALS skills.
• Gives accurate, concise radio reports and adheres to established radio communication protocols.
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of geography.
• Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the ED physicians.
• Assists with 12 Lead EKGs, blood draws, IV insertions.
• Maintains current certifications as required.
• Shares new information with fellow staff.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Participates in community activities which improve the public's understanding of the EMS system.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Work Experience: Prior experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting.
• Critical Care Experience Preferred/ALS Transfers Required.
• Licenses: VDL - Valid Drivers License.
• Required Certifications: ACLS (AHA) - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA), BLS (AHA) - Basic Life Support (AHA), EMT-P (Massachusetts DPH) - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
• Preferred Certifications: PALS (AHA) - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NRP (AHA) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program.