Paramedic - EMS West - Day/Evening/Night

Schedule & Location:

Full-Time

Day/Evening/Night

EMS West 

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator – Pre-Hospital Services or Regional Manager Pre-Hospital Services and the direct voice order of the Medical Commander, responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responds to EMS calls, observes safety policies, and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
2. Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues I.V. fluids.
3. Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
4. Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
5. Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life Support Provider

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:
  • 1 year in busy 911 system
• Minimum Education:
  • High School or G.E.D.
• Required Certification:
  • Certification as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in PA OR Pre-hospital RN Certification; BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications; Medical Command Authorization
• Required Courses:
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC); Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO); National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 – Hazardous Materials Awareness