Paramedic - Ground Services - Life Flight Network - Tiffin Mobile

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

56

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Ground Paramedic provides direct patient care and transportation when responding to both emergent and non-emergent calls for service. Ground Paramedic operates within all federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization and applicable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• ​Responds to calls, performs ALS patient assessment and triage

• Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate EMS Protocols under the direction of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders or radio/phone communications.

• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are ready for use at the beginning and end of shift.

• Operates all vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Provides high level of customer service to all patients, patient’s families, community providers, visitors, and employees.

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.

• Accommodates and trains new staff and/or students for orientation and/or educational purposes. Completes all documentation on behalf of students/orientees.

• Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, and EMS Protocols.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current paramedic-level certification (required)

RSFH requires National Registry

Valid State Driver’s License (Required)

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (Required)

ACLS – AHA (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association) (Required)

PALS – AHA (Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire) (Not required for RSFH)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)

Work Experience

1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)

Training

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)

ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.<