EMS Paramedic I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, this position provides emergency medical treatment for injured or sick persons. Reports to the EMS Manager or designee. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assumes responsibility of the provision of basic and advanced life support emergency medical and rescue activities. Provides direct patient care and supervision of patient care in the pre-hospital environment to include, but not limited to: the utilization of monitor/defibrillators, medication administration, endotracheal intubation, IV therapy, and other associated tasks. Provides the appropriate level of care while transporting patients to the appropriate medical facility based on patient presentation, regional protocols, and departmental SOP. Performs critical basic and advanced life support procedures according to medical protocols, and perform independently in situations involving both basic and advanced life support activities. Operates emergency ambulances and other light duty emergency medical response vehicles. Follows all state, regional, local, and departmental emergency medical services regulations, guidelines and protocols. Coordinates with fire, police, and other public safety agencies to facilitate patient care in immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environments such as confined space, entrapments, and structure fires, rescue operations, etc. Coordinates work with other public safety agencies during emergencies or disaster situations and various health care entities to facilitate the seamless continuum of patient care. Attends classes, seminars, conferences, and perform those activities required to familiarize and remain current with the proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services to effect efficient delivery of services. Inspects, test, make routine adjustments to, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ambulances and emergency equipment to ensure proper working order is maintained. Reports other than minor defects for specialized attention. Maintains proper inventory of equipment and supplies as required by state and departmental guidelines. Cleans and sanitize ambulances and equipment daily and as needed. Maintains the cleanliness of and perform minor maintenance to fire stations. Assists the public by providing medically related services, tours, public presentations, or events to promote medical or safety consciousness. Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Knowledge of Job: Has some knowledge of the principles, methods and equipment used in Emergency Medical Services. Has some knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances and of departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Has some knowledge of the operating characteristics and service requirements of emergency medical service equipment. Has some knowledge of the hazards involved in emergency response operations and of the applicable safety precautions. Has some knowledge of street layouts, in the City. Has some knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures and techniques. Has some knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal emergency medical services organization and administration. Has some knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of emergency medical services. Is able to plan, direct and coordinate the effective use of emergency medical services equipment and personnel. Is able to maintain discipline and respect of subordinates and to lead effectively. Is able to exercise initiative in meeting and resolving emergency situations. Is able to analyze situations quickly and correctly and adopt effective courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances. Is able to prepare and maintain routine work records and reports Is able to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Has physical strength and agility to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions when required. Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communications and interacts with all City departments and divisions, co-workers and the public. Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.” Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas. Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests. Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Judgement: Exercises analytical judgement in areas of responsibility. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgement. Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department. Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with departments, representatives from organizations, supervisor, and the public to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons to maintain good will within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the public. Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity