Paramedic - Full Time

Starting pay at $19.98 up to $21.17

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.

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)

• Takes event standby time per guidelines of the agency.

Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent required

Certificate(s)/License(s):

• Kansas Certified Paramedic required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire.

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or Riley County EMS credentialed obtained within 6 months (180 days) upon hire.

• Valid Kansas Driver's License History of minimal moving violations.

One or more of the following:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or closest offered date of hire date.

• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) required within 6 months (180 days) of hire Successfully completed RCEMS credentialing program.

Skills:

Must be able to exercise good judgment in appraising emergency medical services and making appropriate decisions that could dramatically affect most of the population of the county. Must have ability to understand complex oral and written instruction, ability to speak and write effectively, and ability to give clear, concise instruction orally and in writing.

Physical Demand/Effort: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to do the following:

• Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position

• Frequently heavy physical demands when working the clinical area

• Frequently may be required to lift over 50 pounds

• Frequently performs activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day

• Frequently be able to communicate verbally and in written form

• Good visual, auditory and color determination

• Must be able to effectively work under stress and coordinate several activities simultaneously

Work Environment/Conditions: The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to blood, body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Working environment may quickly change from an office setting, to an indoor acute care clinical setting or to an uncontrolled, unpredictable pre-hospital setting. May be exposed to extreme heat or cold environment, wet or slippery surfaces. May be exposed to patients with communicable diseases. Wears personal protective equipment as needed.