Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Paramedic Location Manager and provides Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assess each call situation to determine best course of action.

· Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devises, intravenous fluids, CPR, and other procedures, equipment and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.

· Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and patient safety.

· Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.

· Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean, and stocked for optimal call response.

· Work collaboratively with all allied health and safety personnel.

· Document patient information, condition, and treatment.

· Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.

· Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.

· Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.

· Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.

· Provide basic life support and gather patient data.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent, current Paramedic licensure, current CPR certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, valid driver’s license, plus one of experience in an emergency care setting preferred.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITIES

The individual must possess these skills and abilities or explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

· Possess a high level of compassion, integrity, and confidentiality for the people served

· Excellent customer service skills

· Perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy

· Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of patients

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Organizational skills with attention to detail

· Microsoft Office, databases, and Internet skills

· Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and make decisions

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions

· Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with policies and procedures

· Ability to exercise sound judgement while working in a stressful environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee may need to bend, pull, push, drag, carry, and lift up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

WORK CONDITIONS, TRAVEL, AND ENVIRONMENT

This position will spend time in a professional office setting with moderate noise while sitting at a computer for extended periods of time. The position will work normal business hours however may need to work early mornings, evenings and/or weekends to ensure goals are met.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

I have read and understand this job description and can perform the essentials functions as described.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Paramedic License (Required)
• EMT Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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