Paramedic

Sign on Bonus- EMT’s and Paramedic $2,000 (FT or PT) will be paid out in increments $500 for every 500 hours worked. This equates to a $500 quarterly payment if working full time hours.

Referral Bonus- EMT’s and Paramedic $2,000 (FT or PT) will be paid out in increments $500 for every 500 hours worked by your referral. This equates to a quarterly payment of $500 if referral is working full time hours.

SUMMARY

Diagnoses, treats and transports (ALS and BLS) patients with a variety of diseases and injuries by performing the following duties (within parameters of license).

DUTIES

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with all ( Company ) policies and procedures
2. Demonstrate the attitude of a Health Care Professional to include, but not be limited to, maintaining a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System.
3. Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession.
4. Demonstrate the ability to render competent patient care in both pre-hospital and inter-facility setting
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation as per ( Company ) and/or local and regional Medical Control
6. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required inspecting, safely operation and maintaining an emergency vehicle and demonstrating knowledge and compliance with all laws pertaining to the operation of an emergency vehicle.
7. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Paramedic as per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and/or the Department of Health.
8. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required inspecting, safely operating and maintaining all equipment and tools relevant to a Paramedic
9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate patient information to other members of the health care profession
10. Demonstrate the ability to communicate information through the proper “chain of command”, to management and other employees of ( Company )
11. Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with local, state and regional emergency medical service operations.
12. Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by ( Company ), the Department of Health and local Medical Control
13. Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document the required information on the ( Company ) Ambulance Run Ticket
14. Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with the ( Company ) and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure
15. Submit all continuing education documentation to ( Company ) Management on a quarterly basis
16. Attend and participate in all required continuing education/meeting of ( Company ) and/or the Medical Director
17. Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as a Paramedic
18. Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain the cleanliness of ( Company ) property, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding areas
19. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to orient and train new ( Company ) employees
20. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to function in the System Status Management program
21. Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document the required information on the ( Company ) Daily Vehicle Inspection form and the ( Company ) Daily Equipment Inventory form.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2. Completion of a qualified Paramedic program and acceptance for licensure in the State (Dual Certification preferred: DE, MD and PA)
3. One year related experience
4. Maintain current Valid Driver’s License
5. Maintain, on file, current and valid EMT Paramedic License
6. Maintain, on file, current and valid ALS certification
7. Maintain, on file, current certification cards on all other skill based pay level (BTLS, PALS, NALS, etc.)
8. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 175 pounds
9. Frequently lift and/or move more than 175 pounds including lifting, moving and carrying patients up and down stairs

Title: Paramedic
Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor
Supervises: Limited supervision of EMT partner and scene control command