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Form of workGENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The EMT-PS/PM works individually under the medical direction of the ED Medical Control physician. Provides competent patient care with corresponding documentation and performs other miscellaneous related duties within the EMT-PS/PM scope of practice according to the Iowa Code 641-Chapter 147A with the service physician medical director approval. Demonstrates compliance for routine daily operations, performance of QI activities and attends/participates in educational programs and in-services.
SUPERVISOR – ORMICS Manager and EMS Director
SUPERVISES –No supervisory duties
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
• The PM is responsible for other duties as assigned by the ORMICS Manager and/ or EMS Director.
• Functions as a team member as an EKG tech, Code 0 team member, Dr. Red (fire) team, Dr. Armstrong (security) team, Hazmat team, IV start team.
• Takes an assistant role in triage as requested by team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with ED patients from triage to discharge under the direction of the ED physician or RN.
• Performs procedures within their EMS Scope of practice.
• Transports patients to procedures or hospital inpatient units upon admission.
• Participates in precepting EMS students, job shadowing opportunities and public tours to make a positive impression of EMS. Actively demonstrates clinical professionalism while precepting new employees.
• Completes run audits and QA assignments monthly.
• Attends staff meetings, run reviews, mandatory education and participates in committee activities.
• Run report documentation and charge batching
• Thorough and proficient daily ambulance checks and equipment checks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
• Knowledge of PM procedures per DOT curricula and respective Iowa Scope of practice.
• Demonstration of adequate BLS skills (CPR, oxygen administration, immobilization, history, radio skills, assessment).
• Demonstration of adequate ALS skills and assessments (IV and IO initiation for adults and pediatric patients, ACLS AND PALS proficiency, drug administration, cardiac monitor interpretation, electrical therapy, 12 lead EKG, endotracheal intubation).
• Demonstrates King LT insertion.
• Demonstrates competence during life-threatening situations. Correctly interprets situation and acts according to protocol.
• Drives in appropriate manner, so not to endanger the lives of bystanders, other drivers, patient, and fellow employees. Drives in a manner to avoid collisions with other objects.
• Has adequate lifting skills for most patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operation of 911 phone system, voice recorder, radios (base/mobiles/portables), and other phones in dispatch area.
• Can function in the Incident Command role on field emergencies or mass casualty events.
• Demonstrates ability to read ORMICS map book and ability to correctly use GPS in ambulances.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience (paid or volunteer) as a FR, EMT, or Paramedic preferred.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
• Current valid Class C (noncommercial) Iowa driver’s license and current valid Iowa EMT or PM certification as applicable. Must also submit motor vehicle record to HR department during screening process.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS.
