Paramedic - Part Time

Tri-Community South (TCS) EMS is currently seeking Part-Time Paramedics.  

• Possess a current certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic (EMT-P) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• Demonstrate the ability to lift with a partner of equal size a 175 lb. person and carry them up and down a flight of stairs.
• Ability to abide by all regulations/recommendations of CDC in workplace regarding COVID, this includes the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment.

BACKGROUND  

The applicant must provide verification of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year experience with Medical Command preferred.
• Current certification as an EMT-Paramedic in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• EMSVO certified.
• Health Care Provider Card.
• ACLS and PALS Provider Card.
• Driver’s License.
• State Criminal History Report.
• Child Abuse Clearance Report.
• Federal Criminal History Report.
• Up-To-Date Con Ed Report.
• Personal Vehicle Insurance.
• Up-To-Date Continuing Education Report.

JOB RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES/GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

The employee will be expected to perform the following:

• Discharge faithfully the duties of his/her position regardless of personal considerations.
• Exhibit conduct above reproach in both official and private affairs. Always promote good public relations.
• Ability to work in high stress environment.
• Learn and practice department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Act decisively and according to procedures in stressful situations requiring immediate action.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with and relate to peers, municipal employees, general public and municipal officials.
• Demonstrate a genuine concern and interest in public welfare at all times as well as in his/her own personal welfare.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate ability to input information into computer. Recall and accurately report observed events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 frequently required to sit, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must lift and move more than 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Excellent and safe operation of Emergency Vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abide by work schedules provided by the System.
• EMS provides coverage 24 hrs./365 days a year, including in times of disasters and catastrophic events.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Guidelines for uniform and dress code when the employee is representing Tri-Community South EMS.
• Respond to all requests for an ambulance from dispatcher/dispatch center. Institute emergency medical care when necessary, according to the level of care indicated by the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and scope of practice.
• Monitor all police/EMS radio communications during working shift assignment.
• Learn and operate all equipment stocked in every emergency vehicle/response car belonging to Tri-Community South EMS to level of certification.
• Request assistance of additional emergency medical personnel, fire, and police according to the Standard Operating Procedure Guidelines as needed.
• Communicate vital medical information pertinent to the patient to the receiving emergency medical facility using the appropriate communications. Complete all medical records with all necessary information.
• Complete all special report documents as specified in the Standard Operating Guidelines (i.e., crime scene reports, auto loss reports, on-job injury reports, equipment loss/damage reports, etc.).
• Stock and maintain vehicle according to the Standard Operating Guidelines and vehicle check list.
• Protect patients’ valuables and individual rights regarding confidentiality. Ensure HIPPA compliance for protected information. Properly document any personal/valuables that were transported in medical documentation.
• Participate in the continuing education program of the System.
• Participate in specific committees, i.e.: Safety Committee, QA/QI Committee.
• Maintain all requirements of the Tri-Community South Medical Director to continue to function at the level of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic.
• Complete details assigned related to System operations.
• Participate in public relations, committees, and project assignments.
• Accept the direction of the experienced Advance Life Support staff, Supervisor, Director, and the Administrative Committee.

LINE OF AUTHORITY

It is the understanding that should any problems occur relating to the operations of Tri-Community South EMS policies and procedures and the employee needs counsel, he/she shall contact the Supervisor immediately, then the Director and then the Administrative Committee.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, and reference check; job- related tests, passage of drug and alcohol testing pre-employment. Pass all background checks and possess all required documentation, at time of hire.

The duties listed above are only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.           

Revised: April 2023

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.