Overview
Paramedic Jobs in Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA at Tri-County Ambulance Service, Inc
TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
JOB DESCRIPTION – PARAMEDIC
Position Reports To:
Shift Supervisor
Operations Manager
Customer Service Representative
Physicians and Nursing personnel for consultation, supervision, and direction of the provision of emergency medical care.
Position Supervises:No direct or indirect reports
Working Environment:Ambulance/Individual Ambulance Base as Assigned
Physical/Mental:The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance and without difficulty. The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance and without difficulty. The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
GENERAL DEFINITION:
Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies; along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers. Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation from facility-to-facility and emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered paramedic. Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
Adheres to company, local, regional, and Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMS Commission guidelines regarding patient care.
Performs indicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures as per the appropriate Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMS Commission Protocols under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director Physician, through standing orders, radio, or telephone communications. Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE, INC.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF WORK
Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding, and compliance of TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. policies and procedures.
Ensures that the vehicle and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. This includes appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; inspecting, restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and performing routine maintenance.
Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness and performs appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter, and sanitary at all times.
Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Indiana law, EMS regulations, Company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation.
Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., the State of Indiana, consistent with good judgment and high-quality medical care.
Works with BLS personnel in a professional manner and at their skill level in accordance with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMS Commission and company policies.
Acts at all times in the best interests of high-quality patient care, reflecting credibly on TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. and the professional reputation of the EMT.
Accompanies ALS and BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care andpatient advocacyuntil the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropria…
Title: Paramedic
Company: Tri-County Ambulance Service, Inc
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Transportation
