EMS Paramedic PT

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Portsmouth, VA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Emergency Medical Paramedic to provide high-quality pre-hospital care. The role includes basic and advanced life support, patient assessment, and supervision of care providers in the field.

Responsibilities involve patient transport to appropriate facilities per protocols, use of defibrillators, IV therapy, intubation, and related procedures. Requires EMS certification and the ability to obtain VA paramedic certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or GED, and 1 year of related work experience to include 1 year of experience in the provision of emergency medical care.
• Must possess and maintain a Commonwealth of Virginia Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, or possess a National Registry certification as a Paramedic and have the ability to obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification within 60 calendar days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and advanced life support emergency medical and rescue activities.
• Direct patient care and supervision of patient care in the pre-hospital environment, including monitor/defibrillators, medications, IV therapy, endotracheal intubation, and other tasks.
• Transports patients to appropriate medical facilities based on patient presentation, regional protocols, and SOPs; performs procedures per medical protocols.
• Operates emergency ambulances and related equipment.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient transport

Life support protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year EMS experience

Virginia EMT-Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic certification

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, this position provides emergency medical treatment for injured or sick persons. Reports to the EMS Manager or designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assumes responsibility of the provision of basic and advanced life support emergency medical and rescue activities. Provides direct patient care and supervision of patient care in the pre-hospital environment to include, but not limited to the utilization of monitor/defibrillators, medication administration, endotracheal intubation, IV therapy, and other associated tasks.

Provides the appropriate level of care while transporting patients to the appropriate medical facility based on patient presentation, regional protocols, and departmental SOP. Performs critical basic and advanced life support procedures according to medical protocols, and perform independently in situations involving both basic and advanced life support activities.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires graduation from high school or GED, and 1 year of related work experience to include 1 year of experience in the provision of emergency medical care. Must possess and maintain a Commonwealth of Virginia Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, or possess a National Registry certification as a Paramedic and have the ability to obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification within 60 calendar days of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain th