Paramedic PRN - Henry County EMS (bhs)

Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.  Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.  Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job.  He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

A. Ensures through competency and training the successful performance of the following duties:

            1.  Patient Assessment

            2.  Intravenous therapy

            3.  Cardiac management

            4.  Cardiac monitor and defibrillator usage

            5.  Other medical equipment as mandated by protocol and medical director

            6.  Trauma management

            7.  Medical emergency management

            8.  Patient care reports as well as other necessary run reporting requirements

            9.  Scene safety

           10 . Additional resource request

           11.  Participates as directed within training limits and if applicable in special operations 

                  scenes and training.

B. Ensures proper vehicle readiness and utilization

            1.  Maintains current Kentucky Motor Vehicle License 

            2.  Completes and maintains certification in the Kentucky Board of EMS approved EVOC/Defensive driving course.

            3.  Maintains knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in fleet in order to operate smoothly and safely.

            4.  Assures ambulance is clean, stocked and response ready at the beginning and end of every shift, as well as prior to each and every request for service. 

C.  Attendance

Demonstrates good attendance by arriving at work, when scheduled, no later than starting time.

D.  Safety

Reports errors, “close calls” (potential errors) to the supervisor or through the designated reporting mechanism. Participates in effective teamwork regardless of a team member’s position of authority. Elicits patients’ and families’ feedback about safety.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience 

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Licensure by the Kentucky Board of EMS
• Valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) through the American Heart Association
• Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certifications (PALS) through the American Heart Association. This may be acquired within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)