Under general supervision, and in accordance with Medical Control Board’s policy, procedure and protocol, performs specific tasks required for the effective and efficient care of patients in a pre-hospital setting and/or intra-facility transfers. Exhibits courteous and professional behavior while interacting with co-workers, patients, families, health care professionals, and public safety personnel. Promotes and maintains a smooth working relationship between management and employees. Operates and maintains company equipment in a safe and professional manner.
CLINICAL CARE AND DOCUMENTATION:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed as a Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic by the State Division of Emergency Medical Services and maintained in good standing.
2. Must possess a current American Heart Association CPR certification and maintain in good standing.
3. Paramedic employees must also possess a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.
4. Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of employ, and be eligible for driving privileges based on current policies and procedures.
5. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
6. Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.
7. Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.
8. Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedCare to the public.
9. Must be able to sit driving for long periods of time.
10. Must demonstrate alertness at all times.
11. Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of patients, on cots, up to 300+lbs. Pulling and pushing the cot in and out of the mode of transportation of the patient, maintaining the cot in a horizontal position.
12. Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments.
13. Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport.
Customer Focus and Communication
Maintains and Enhances Skills
Teamwork and Engagement
Safety and Security
Decision and Recommendation Quality
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works outdoors, in weather common to the region; heat, wind, rain, ice/snow, on a regular basis. Exposure to infectious diseases and chemical contaminants. May be exposed to hazards involved with exposure to mobile vehicles. May be exposed to bruises, superficial lacerations, back, ankle or muscle strain and/or needle punctures while on duty.
Under general supervision, and in accordance with Medical Control Board’s policy, procedure and protocol, performs specific tasks required for the effective and efficient care of patients in a pre-hospital setting and/or intra-facility transfers. Exhibits courteous and professional behavior while interacting with co-workers, patients, families, health care professionals, and public safety personnel. Promotes and maintains a smooth working relationship between management and employees. Operates and maintains company equipment in a safe and professional manner.
Clinical Care and Documentation
Advanced EMT Responsibilities - All of the above responsibilities plus the following:
Paramedic Responsibilities - All of the above responsibilities plus the following:
Customer Focus and Communication
Maintains and Enhances Skills
Teamwork and Engagement
Safety and Security
Decision and Recommendation Quality
Qualifications
1. Licensed as a Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic by the State Division of Emergency Medical Services and maintained in good standing. 2. Must possess a current American Heart Association CPR certification and maintain in good standing. 3. Paramedic employees must also possess a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing. 4. Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of employ, and be eligible for driving privileges based on current policies and procedures. 5. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment. 6. Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.7. Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.8. Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedCare to the public.9. Must be able to sit driving for long periods of time. 10. Must demonstrate alertness at all times. 11. Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of patients, on cots, up to 300+lbs. Pulling and pushing the cot in and out of the mode of transportation of the patient, maintaining the cot in a horizontal position.12. Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments. 13. Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport.
Working Conditions Works outdoors, in weather common to the region; heat, wind, rain, ice/snow, on a regular basis. Exposure to infectious diseases and chemical contaminants. May be exposed to hazards involved with exposure to mobile vehicles. May be exposed to bruises, superficial lacerations, back, ankle or muscle strain and/or needle punctures while on duty.
CLINICAL CARE AND DOCUMENTATION:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, MAY ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed as a Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic by the State Division of Emergency Medical Services and maintained in good standing.
2. Must possess a current American Heart Association CPR certification and maintain in good standing.
3. Paramedic employees must also possess a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.
4. Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of employ, and be eligible for driving privileges based on current policies and procedures.
5. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
6. Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.
7. Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.
8. Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedCare to the public.
9. Must be able to sit driving for long periods of time.
10. Must demonstrate alertness at all times.
11. Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of patients, on cots, up to 300+lbs. Pulling and pushing the cot in and out of the mode of transportation of the patient, maintaining the cot in a horizontal position.
12. Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments.
13. Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport.
Customer Focus and Communication
Maintains and Enhances Skills
Teamwork and Engagement
Safety and Security
Decision and Recommendation Quality
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works outdoors, in weather common to the region; heat, wind, rain, ice/snow, on a regular basis. Exposure to infectious diseases and chemical contaminants. May be exposed to hazards involved with exposure to mobile vehicles. May be exposed to bruises, superficial lacerations, back, ankle or muscle strain and/or needle punctures while on duty.
CLINICAL CARE AND DOCUMENTATION:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, MAY ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Licensed as a Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic by the State Division of Emergency Medical Services and maintained in good standing.2. Must possess a current American Heart Association CPR certification and maintain in good standing.3. Paramedic employees must also possess a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.4. Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of employ, and be eligible for driving privileges based on current policies and procedures.5. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.6. Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.7. Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.8. Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedCare to the public.9. Must be able to sit driving for long periods of time.10. Must demonstrate alertness at all times.11. Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of patients, on cots, up to 300+lbs. Pulling and pushing the cot in and out of the mode of transportation of the patient, maintaining the cot in a horizontal position.12. Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments.13. Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport. Customer Focus and Communication
Maintains and Enhances Skills
Teamwork and Engagement
Safety and Security
Decision and Recommendation Quality
WORKING CONDITIONSWorks outdoors, in weather common to the region; heat, wind, rain, ice/snow, on a regular basis. Exposure to infectious diseases and chemical contaminants. May be exposed to hazards involved with exposure to mobile vehicles. May be exposed to bruises, superficial lacerations, back, ankle or muscle strain and/or needle punctures while on duty.
CLINICAL CARE AND DOCUMENTATION:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, MAY ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Licensed as a Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic by the State Division of Emergency Medical Services and maintained in good standing.2. Must possess a current American Heart Association CPR certification and maintain in good standing.3. Paramedic employees must also possess a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.4. Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of employ, and be eligible for driving privileges based on current policies and procedures.5. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.6. Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.7. Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.8. Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedCare to the public.9. Must be able to sit driving for long periods of time.10. Must demonstrate alertness at all times.11. Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of patients, on cots, up to 300+lbs. Pulling and pushing the cot in and out of the mode of transportation of the patient, maintaining the cot in a horizontal position.12. Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments.13. Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport. Customer Focus and Communication
Maintains and Enhances Skills
Teamwork and Engagement
Safety and Security
Decision and Recommendation Quality
WORKING CONDITIONSWorks outdoors, in weather common to the region; heat, wind, rain, ice/snow, on a regular basis. Exposure to infectious diseases and chemical contaminants. May be exposed to hazards involved with exposure to mobile vehicles. May be exposed to bruises, superficial lacerations, back, ankle or muscle strain and/or needle punctures while on duty.