Paramedic Emergency Department

Responsibilities

Administers approved IV solutions and medications under the direction of Medical Control; Maintains communications with Medical Control to assure appropriate medical care; Relays patient information to the appropriate medical facility; Assures safe transportation of the patient enroute to any medical facility; Documents required paperwork and keeps accurate records of all ambulance trips, patient charges, and files accordingly; All EMS charge sheets fully completed and signatures obtained where indicated; All DHR run sheets (state forms) complete on all ambulance runs without error; Maintains equipment to be utilized in proper working order including ambulance cleanliness and ensuring ambulance is properly stocked with supplies; Checks all equipment on the ambulance daily to assure proper working order; Reports maintenance problems to crew leader or director

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course; Valid driver's license; Current Basic Cardiac Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; applicable state Paramedic certification; Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; Standing and walking for extensive periods of time; Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds; Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms; Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours

Nice to have

National Paramedic Certification Registry; Basic Trauma Life Support; Pediatric Life Support certification

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program