General Statement of Job:
The Paramedic works with the Transportation Director, Operations and Logistics Manager and EMT-B as part of the inter-facility transportation service for the Health Care District. Duties include providing ALS and BLS medical support to patients during ambulance transport between facilities.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for all aspects of patient care from the time of patient contact until transfer to a higher level of care.
Has a basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being.
Provide consistent, high quality Advanced Life Support level care as outlined by the Health Care District's Standard of Care, Protocols, and accepted local and national treatment doctrines.
Drives and operates ambulances and other company vehicles safely, in accordance with established emergency driving guidelines.
Acts as a representative of the Health Care District, displaying integrity, confidentiality, and competency with patients, their families, the public, other agencies, coworkers, and Health Care District's management.
Maintain currency of all required certifications and licenses.
Responsible for timely, legible, report writing.
Assess each call to determine the best course of action while working in the guidelines of your Paramedic protocols.
Utilizing Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including, defibrillator, EKG, cardiac monitor, oxygen and suctions devices, airway management, IV skills, medication administration.
Act as a Paramedic team leader to educate, mentor and facilitate the work flow for the shift.
During downtime, assist in the ER at Lakeside Medical Center as needed.
Works collaboratively in a professional manner with all Health Care District employees and other agencies.
Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
Emergency duty may be required that includes assisting community or hospital-based organizations. Staff will be directed to perform other emergency duties based on clinical experience including, but not limited to, responses to threats or disasters, man-made or natural.
Lifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.)
Learning new skills that pertain to Critical Care transport
Education:
High School Education or GED equivalent
Graduation from an accredited Paramedic school
Experience:
One (1) to five (5) years related experience in emergency transport and emergency medical services
Certification:
EVOC Ambulance course certification required or upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
CCP (Critical Care Paramedic) or FP-C (Flight Paramedic Certification) preferred
Licensure:
Current, State of Florida Paramedic license required
Current, valid State of Florida Driver's License required
Training:
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