EMS/Ambulance Paramedic

at Riley County in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The Paramedic will lead and provide direct patient care within their scope of practice independently and in support of their partner in the pre-hospital, and inter-facility transfer settings. The employee will participate in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and ambulances. The employee must be able to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction. EMS works 12/24/36 hour shift structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proficiently performs skills within the scope of practice of a Paramedic in a compassionate and caring manner.
• Proficiently performs ALS skills including advanced airway management, IV/IO insertion, medication administration, 4-Lead and 12-lead EKG placement and interpretation, defibrillation and pacing, chest decompression. This list is not all inclusive.
• Leads, anticipates, and reacts to partner’s needs in support of patient care
• Works independently, multi-tasks and manages a multi-casualty scene
• Maintains professional image and promotes professional relationships among EMS, health care and other public service personnel and encourages communication at all levels.
• Documents accurately and timely the electronic medical record
• Participates in routine shift duties (daily, weekly, and monthly activities)
• Is available for event standby time per guidelines.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains positive and professional relationship with local emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other community shareholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.