Paramedic

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs specialized life sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advance care ambulance service. Responsible for providing immediate emergency care and transport of the critically ill or injured under direction of medical control physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DETAILED DUTIES:

1. Demonstrates flexibility in willingness to pick up extra call, work extra days as census/workload requires.
2. Shares knowledge gained from continuing education programs.
3. Teaches classes for the Ambulance Department. Involved with department by participating in teaching for the Ambulance Department.
4. Logs all runs appropriately. Thoroughly completes run sheets and charges in a timely manner.
5. Maintains knowledge of use of ambulance equipment by attending departmental in-services, or following up with education coordinator, in absent.
6. Maintains operational status of ambulances by restocking supplies and equipment as required.
7. Maintains operational status of ambulances by checking oxygen tanks.
8. Maintains operational status of ambulances by cleaning ambulance, both inside and outside.
9. Demonstrates proficiency in the following area: anatomy and physiology; use of equipment; patient care of life and limb; correct reporting procedures with appropriate patient information; correct reporting on run sheets; has control of self at scene; efficient communication ability to hospital and/or medical director.
10. Performs the following procedures according to policy: handheld nebulizer treatment, aerosol therapy and oxygen therapy. Performs ECGs and follow up paperwork. Obtains a clear tracing and transmits to the proper place.
11. Completes annual review of emergency vehicle operations driving policy.
12. Completes annual review of Iowa laws regarding emergency vehicle operations.
13. Assists in emergency room under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current EMS certification from the State of Iowa.
2. BLS (CPR) and ACLS certified
3. PALS certified or obtained within 6 months of employment
4. Valid driver's license
5. Current operational level Hazmat training within 1 year of onboarding.
6. Successful completion of ICS 100 and ICS 200 within 3 months of employment