Job description

JOB
GENERAL PURPOSEProvide emergency medical care to citizens in a professional manner while maintaining a high level standard of care. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReceives general supervision from the EMS Captain. Reporting chain of Command will be the following: EMS CaptainDeputy Chief of EMSFire ChiefDirector of Emergency ServicesSUPERVISION EXERCISED None

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead and participate in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical care according to established medical standing orders provided by the Medical Director.Assist and coordinate with other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.Perform triage and a variety of emergency medical treatments at the Basic and Advanced Life Support level. Provide continuing care and treatment while en-route to an emergency medical facility and monitor and report changes in patient condition.Under medical direction and following prescribed standing orders perform a variety of invasive and non-invasive therapies including but not limited to assessment and evaluation of the ill and injured, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, administration of drugs, agents and solutions, intubation and pulmonary ventilation, drawing of blood samples for analysis, application of dressing and bandages, control of shock, and immobilization of fractures, and all other skills contained within the Department of Transportation manual of knowledge objectives for Paramedics.Lead and participate in training classes for the public on cardiopulmonary resuscitation, standard first aid, and emergency medical techniques.Lead and participate in public health screenings.Employ safe lifting and moving techniques.Act as a preceptor for EMS students.Operate radio communications and medical telemetry equipment.Keep records and logs of daily activity.Ability to: Learn the geography of local area.Think and act quickly in emergencies situations, and judge situations and people accurately.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Prepare concise and comprehensive written reports, while remaining within commonly accepted standards for grammar.Work safely under hazardous conditions.Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.Correctly administer therapeutic drugs and solutions.Maintain vehicle and equipment.Be on call 24 hours when necessary.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Respond to directions from supervising personnel.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and those contacted in the course of work.Maintain sufficient personal health and physical fitness to perform all job duties.PERIPHERAL DUTIESDaily inspections and stocking of EMS response units.Semiweekly restocking of EMS supplies at each station.Maintaining ambulance cleanliness.Reordering of replacement oxygen cylinders.Maintaining order in response personnel quarters at assigned station while on duty.Public relations activities.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED2-way mobile and portable radio systemDefibrillator/ECG unitPatient stretcherPatient portable chairAmbulanceComputersPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Climb multiple flights of stairs.Lift patients of 200 pounds or greater.Lift a 200 pound patient loaded stretcher from ground level to load position.Work in enclosed areas.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; subject to infectious diseases, toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume, odor, explosive, electrical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature changes, constant noise and change in heights; working in trenches; walking, twisting body, stooping, standing, squatting, sorting, sitting, seeing, running, pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging and carrying up to 200 pounds; climbing, crawling, reaching above should level, using both hands for simple and firm grasping; decision making, reading, clarity of hearing, communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio, fine finger manipulation for writing and typing on a personal computer; operation of Advanced Life Support equipment and light rescue tools, operation of an emergency vehicle through city traffic.The work environment may include scenes with hostile environments and/or violent situations where police presence may not be available and high risk potential of bio-hazardous exposures.Entrance into chemical production locations where chemical exposure have occurred and require medical treatment may occur frequently.Work environment conditions will include crime scenes, scenes where unstable emotional situations are present by patients or family members and conditions where personal safety may be challenged.

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