Paramedic
Company: CARE Ambulance
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Summary: We have locations in Selma, Montgomery,
Prattville, Hayneville, Phenix City/Columbus (GA). The primary
responsibility of the Paramedic (EMT-P) is to provide ongoing care
through established Pre-hospital processes, the environment,
instrumentation, other health care team members, and interacting
agencies. The primary objective of the Paramedic is to provide safe
and expedient response to emergent and non-emergent calls where
patient care is provided and continued enroute to a definitive care
facility. Essential Functions: The Paramedic (EMT-P) may be
assigned one or more duties. These duties may include, but are not
limited to, the following: Presents himself/herself in a
professional manner and displays a good public image for the
employee and Falck USA in accordance with company policy. Adheres
to the policies and procedures of Falck USA, including the
operations Standard Operating Procedures and Medical Protocols.
Participates and completes all daily assignments proficiently,
punctually and in accordance with the directives of the Field
Supervisor, General Manager and other management team members.
Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with company
policies and procedures. Provides an environment and equipment
conducive to safety for patients, family members, visitors, and
employees, and in compliance with set precautions and approved
standards. Assesses risks to patient safety. Operates the emergency
vehicle in a safe manner at all times. Maintains vehicles and
stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times. The
employee shall strive to exceed Falck USA expectations for
cleanliness of the vehicles and stations. Responds to instructions
from dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to
specified locations. Develops and strives to achieve personal and
professional goals established by the employee. Utilizes all
resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.
Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies
in accordance with applicable standards. Additional Duties: The
Paramedic (EMT-P) may be assigned one or more additional duties.
These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
May serve as team lead to EMTs. Perform other job related duties as
assigned by Management. Qualifications: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in
this position must possess the following qualifications: Current
state drivers license. Satisfactory driving record in accordance
with the Falck USAs Driving Policy. Other qualifications specific
to the local operation and/or contract. Excellent communication and
customer service skills. Ability to work cooperatively with other
employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of
patient care. Ability to read and interpret all required documents
and write required reports and correspondence. Physical ability to
perform all tasks required in the performance of typical EMT-P
duties including but not limited to bending/stooping, pushing,
pulling, lifting at established weight requirements, climbing,
working at heights, etc. (satisfactorily meet company physical
assessments/tests). Strong interpersonal and communication skills
with an ability to work effectively with a diverse range of
individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and external customers.
Excellent ability to communicate and work cohesively across
Department lines. Must have the ability to consistently deliver
outstanding customer service to all internal and external
customers. Strong organization skills and attentiveness to detail.
Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all
times. Within 3 months of employment, Paramedic must have: CEVO
(Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator) or Falck USA equivalent
Education Requirements: The individual in this position must
possess the following education requirements: High school diploma
or general education degree (GED) Current state EMT-P certification
Current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider
card PHTLS card or equivalent training ACLS card or equivalent
training PALS card or equivalent training Physical Requirements:
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. Frequently: Ability to lift,
carry, and balance 110 pounds; ability to exert on a regular basis
50 pounds of force and at times up to 100 pounds. Constantly:
Ability to bend and stoop, ability to sit and stand for extended
periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color
recognition, good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all
tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty. All Paramedics
must also be able to endure the following weight scale as defined:
(O=Occasionally; F=Frequently; C=Constantly) Occasionally
Frequently Constantly Lifting, Static Knuckle Height 110 55 22
Bench Height 74 37 15 Ankle Height 74 37 15 Shoulder Height 74 37
15 Lifting, Dynamic Floor to Bench Height Left 110 55 22 Bench
Height Center 110 55 22 Bench Height Right 110 55 22 Shelf Height
Center 55 28 11 Shelf Height Left 55 28 11 Shelf Height Right 55 28
11 Carrying, Static Pushing Cart Height 59 30 12 Pulling Cart
Height 49 25 10 Pushing Shoulder Height 49 25 10 Pulling Shoulder
Height 37 19 8 Cognitive/Psychosocial Requirements: The mental
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Occasionally: Memorization, critical judgment, problem
solving. Frequently: Ability to remain calm in high stress
situations and make good judgments, ability to be unaffected by
loud noises, flashing lights and strobes. Simple and complex
mathematic skills, reasoning. Constantly: Logic, ethical judgment
and reasoning, active listening skills, decision making, ability to
communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, as well as
via telephone and radio equipment. Ability to interpret written,
oral, and diagnostic form instructions. Ability to work throughout
an entire work shift without interruption. Ability to calculate
weight and volume ratios and read small print. Ability to read
English and converse in English with co-workers. Ability to read
and understand road maps, discern street signs and address numbers.
Ability to document in writing, all relevant information in
prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such. Ability
to learn, use and become proficient in all equipment related to
patient care. Ability to understand and retain a multitude of
instructions over a short period of time, and be capable of
executing those instructions with accuracy, and in event order.
Clinical Requirements: The clinical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Provides
Basic and Advanced Life Support Care and transport while working as
a member of an emergency medical team to patients while in
adherence to the scope of practice, patient care procedures,
protocols and medical direction according to their level of
certification/licensure. Determines the nature and extent of
illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, need for additional
assistance, establishing and providing patient care by developing a
patient care plan and performing skills within the scope of
practice and according to patient care procedures, protocols and
medical direction. Monitoring patient conditions and responses to
care. Communicating with professional medical personnel interagency
and at emergency and non-emergency treatment facilities. Obtaining
instructions regarding further treatment from qualified personnel
and arranging for reception of patients at treatment facilities and
assisting with Advanced Life Support Care as directed by
individuals with that level of qualification. Completes patient
care reports in accordance with documentation standards as required
by Falck USA and other regulating agencies. Assists health care
facilities and personnel to obtain and record information related
to patients vital statistics, circumstances of transport/emergency
and the documentation of patient care provided. Acknowledges
accountability for all patient care provided. May assist in
controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other
duties while mitigating incidents. Maintains and continues to
obtain at least the minimum prescribed continuing education
required to keep your certification/licensure in the state. Attends
mandatory minimum Base Station meetings as determined by company
Medical Advisor. Attends mandatory crew meetings and other
mandatory training events as prescribed and required by Falck USA
or other regulating agencies. Equipment Operated: The individual in
this position must be familiar with using the following equipment
to perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally: Fax
machine, copy machine, hole-punch, calculator, laminator, and
computer. Frequently: Computer, printer, telephone, vehicle
lubricant dispensing devices, wheel chair lift, wheel chair.
Constantly: Watch/Clock, medical EMS equipment and supplies, radios
and paging systems, transportation devices. Working Conditions: The
working 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. Occasionally: Exposure to infectious organisms
and agents, exposure to toxic chemicals. Frequently: Physical and
emotional stamina, heavy lifting and extrication in multiple
scenarios. Constantly: Ability to work as a team member with staff
members and other agencies, legible documentation, sensory skills
to differentiate clinical findings, visual and auditory acuity.
Driving approximately 50% of time. Environmental Conditions: Except
where appropriate and conducive to accomplishing the goals and
objectives of a particular task (such as in an emergency situation)
the Paramedic will work in a well-lighted area that is ventilated
and is as physically and psychologically innocuous as possible
under the conditions which exist at a particular time. Because the
essential function of the job of Paramedic may require exposure to
hazardous materials as well as infectious waste, diseases, odors
and other situations associated with health care, including but not
limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving
Risk Classification Category 3, environmental conditions will
fluctuate. To be qualified for the position of Paramedic, an
applicant/employee will have the ability to work in an environment
conducive to caring for patients, with or without reasonable
accommodation and without posing a direct threat to self or others.
The Paramedic regularly works in outside weather and is regularly
exposed to wet or dry conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat.
The Paramedic frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles (potential
exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne and airborne
pathogens), toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock,
risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work
environment is moderately loud. The statements in this document are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed
by individuals assigned to the classification. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. This document in no way constitutes a contract of
employment. Falck USA reserves the right to modify job
descriptions, policies or any other procedural documents at any
time, for any reason without prior notice.
Keywords: CARE Ambulance, Montgomery , Paramedic, Healthcare , Montgomery, Alabama
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