Job Description

Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians as authorized and directed by physician by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed orneed for additional assistance. Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient. Monitors cardiac patient. Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body. Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient. Administers injections of medications and drugs. Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs. Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center. Observes, records, and reports to physician patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significantincidents. Drives ambulance to and from emergency scene. Communicates with hospital, physician, and other medical personnel in person and by radio or telephone. Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and application of new drugs, material, andequipment. Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities. Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment. Cleans and performs minor maintenance to assigned emergency vehicle. Responsible for direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders. Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required undergraduate National Registered Paramedic (NRP) certificate

Certificate, License or Registration: State of Alabama EMSP License as Paramedic. Valid and current driver's license. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification upon hire or obtained within provisional period. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training (once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain)

Additional skills/experience:

• • Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.