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Job Title: Paramedic, PRN

Supervised by: EMS Director

Job Summary:

Responsible for the assessment and management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or offline medical control. Transports sick/injured persons to medical facilities.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

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- Able to triage, assess, extricate (if applicable) and treat injured and sick persons.

- Responsibilities include Life support, airway management, oxygen therapy, venous access, shock prevention, splinting, and spinal immobilization.

- Ability to establish patient airway with oral and naso-pharyngeal airways, endotracheal intubation.

- Able to ventilate a patient with mask/ambu bag when necessary.

- Able to suction oral secretions.

- Immobilizes extremities on trauma patients; applies direct pressure to control hemorrhaging.

- Able to administer fluids and medications in the field.

- Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

- Able to assess pain and provide pain management.

- Interprets basic cardiac monitoring.

- Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in the scope of practice.

- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

- Adheres to ambulance policies addressing standard precautions,



safety regulations and guidelines.

- Documentation meets current standards and policies.

- Transports patients and supplies safely.

- Maintains ambulance supplies and equipment.

- Operates equipment safely and correctly.

- Communicates clearly and concisely to co-workers, physicians, nurses.

- Demonstrates the ability to be versátil, organized and function under stressful situations.

- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.

Professional Requirements:

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- Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

- Completes annual education requirements.

- Maintains regulatory requirements.

- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

- Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

- Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

- Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

- Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.

- Attends 12 staff meetings annually or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.

- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.





- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Requirements
Regulatory Requirements:

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- High School graduate or equivalent.

- Current EMT - Paramedic certification.

- Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.

- Valid State of Arkansas Driver's License

Language Skills:

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- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

- Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

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- Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

Normal Emergency Department environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells; distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 100 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 350 pounds.

This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse o

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