- Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis;
- Performsphysical examinations;
- Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentation ofnon-cardiacemergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential forthepreservation oflife;
- Dealswith medical and emotionalneedsof any victim of acuteillnessorinjurywiththegoal of reducing morbidity andmortality.
- Responsiblefor qualitypatient-careas established by the Company;
- Files standardizedreportsof patientinformationandcarefor theuseofreceiving hospitaland administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history,therapyprovided diagnosis, disposition and sufficientpatientinformation forbilling purposes;
- Maintains effective communication with physician on duty athospitalto relatepatientcondition and obtain orders fortreatment;
- Followsstandard writtenprotocolswhen a physician cannotbecontacted;
- Transportstheillandinjured toinstitutions of medicalcare;
- Operatesemergency vehiclesina safemannerunderall conditions;
- Properlycompletes patient statistics and medicalinformationforms foradministrativeuse;
- Assiststechnical rescues inremovingvictimsfromvariedterrainandcircumstances; and,
- Followsstandard operating policies and procedures as developed and directedby theCompany.
ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance)vehicles;
- Cleans and maintains living quarters;
- Maintains recordsof vehicles, supplies,training and dailywork;and,
- Performs otherrelatedduties asassigned.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thesupervisormakes assignments in terms ofshiftstobe worked andthe generalscope ofthework assignment.The incumbentperformstheworkinaccordance withthe procedures, policies and medicalordersprovided.Theincumbentmustexercisejudgmentinapplying the proper guideline to the propersituation.Thework isspotchecked and evaluatedon the basis of feedbackfrom the patient, medicalstaff andothers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- EMT / EMT-B
- CPR for the Health Care Provider
- Good knowledge of thestreet systems,addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipmentandtheemergencymedical equipment used inAdvancedLife Support.
- Good ability to:
- Perform technical medicalskills witha high degree of accuracy;
- Understand and effectivelydealwith emotional and medical needsof victimsof injuries, acute illnesses, orpsychologicalemergencies;
- Maintaina professionalandobjective approach to thecareof ill or injuredpersons;
- Learn newconcepts inrescueandmedical skills andtechniques andinpre-hospitalcare;
- Performavariety oflimited mechanical work involved in the use, testingandmaintenance ofrescue andmedicalequipment;
- Direct the workof,andteachotherpersonnel;
- Understand andfolloworal and writteninstructionsandorders;
- Maintain a professionalattitude when representingthe Company;
- Establishandmaintain effectiveworking relationshipswith other employees,assistingagencies,hospitalpersonnel,and thegeneralpublic;
- Drive and operateemergencyambulanceunits;
- Authorreportswithnarrativeandnumeric information.
- Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree ofacademic andpractical knowledge inemergencymedicine,andmustattend sufficient continuing educationclasses,courses, and seminars both onandoffduty to maintainannual certification,as required by thestateinwhich you willbeworking.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 125 pounds and occasionally up to 250 pounds with assistance.
- Capability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods during shifts, which may exceed 12 hours.
- Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly to assist patients and operate equipment.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to use medical equipment, write reports, and perform CPR.
- Visual acuity to assess patient conditions, read small print on medical devices, and monitor surroundings during emergency responses.
- Hearing ability sufficient to understand spoken information in noisy environments, such as sirens or crowded scenes.
- Stamina to endure high-stress situations, irregular hours, and physical demands of emergency medical care.
- Capacity to work in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme weather, confined spaces, and potentially hazardous scenes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medicalequipmentand extractinjuredpersons from a widevarietyof situations. Situation can involvevehicular,industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in ourcoveragearea. At times theworkrequires movement overvarioustypes of terrain,(hilly,steep, rocky, rough,and/orwet/slipperysurfaces).The incumbent at all times must be able to carry or help carrysomeonefrom thesiteof theinjury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter)and attend the injured partytothe hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent mustsee,hear, and communicatewiththe injured party. Incumbents will be issuedandmust wear Companyissueduniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenanceandcleaning ofuniforms, as wellasallissuedequipment.
Incumbentsare requiredtocarry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification ofanassignment.
EEOC STATEMENT
Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.
PLEASE NOTE
Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves theright,at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicantswhosegeneral or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Thought Provoking
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Loyal
Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Functional Expert
Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player
Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Growth Opportunities
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Work-Life Balance
Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter
Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Licenses & Certifications
Required
NATIONAL REGISTRY
Drivers License
CPR
Equal Opportunity Employer
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