Paramedic - PRN - Logan County

Description

Paramedic must be currently licensed in the state of Kentucky and have a current ACLS and BLS certification.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• •Supports the mission, policies, and procedures established by Ohio County EMS
• •Acts as a preceptor for new employees and EMT-P students while adhering to set Policy for a preceptor site.
• •Observes patient clinical signs and symptoms and communicates these effectively to receiving medical facility of higher level of Pre-Hospital Care.
• •Completes all required documentation for each patient/activity/run performed and turns in all run forms and associated paperwork within the time frame specified in agency policy.
• •Maintains clean and neat work area at assigned station to insure a clean and safe work environment
• •Interacts professionally with 911 dispatch and adheres to all communications protocols.
• •Maintains a clean, safe, and well stocked Ambulance during their shift. Completing All shift Check documentation prior to end of the assigned shift. (SUPV)
• •Provides Advanced Life Support in Emergency and Non-Emergency situations According to established Medical Protocols
• •Responds promptly to all Emergency and Non-Emergency calls, Adhering to Service policy regarding in-service times.
• •While On-Call, Responds to their assigned Station within required time of being notified and adheres to all On-Call policies.
• •Must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in driving of Ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• •Must know and practice the proper techniques of moving, repositioning, and transferring of patients from and to bed, stretcher and/or wheelchair. Practices safe and effective lifting techniques.
• •Performs Advanced Life Support procedures such as IV’s, Intubations and other Skills as described in Medical Protocol as an Advanced procedure with minimal Difficulty.
• •Demonstrates knowledge of Universal Precautions and Infection Control practices in preventing the spread of disease/infections among employees, patients, family members and other Heath Care providers.
• •Must know the correct procedure for documentation of daily ambulance check sheets including checking of call truck. (SUPV)
• •Establishes early ALS Intervention/ Care on Medical emergencies by providing Oxygen, Monitor and initial assessment within 10 minutes of arrival.
• •Must demonstrate knowledge of proper procedures for immobilization and patient packaging as directed by agency medical protocol.
• •Must demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Life support procedures according to Established Medical Protocols. Has good knowledge of all medical protocols.
• •Participates in Service – Sponsored training and attends Medical staff meetings To increase ALS skills and knowledge.
• •Constantly strives to maintain and increase job related skills and knowledge by attending all in-service and educational programs offered by the agency.
• •Initiates and promotes effective working relationships by utilizing appropriate Interpersonal communication skills with all staff members.
• •Identifies and initiates resolution of conflict with self and others using appropriate Channels of communication.
• •Demonstrates a positive attitude toward supervision, instruction and is cooperative with implementing new and/or revised policies and procedures.
• •Presents a professional and well groomed appearance abiding by Com-Care’s dress code while at work. (SUPV)
• •Interacts appropriately with patients, family members and visitors in the patient’s Home, office or other Health Care locations.
• •Promotes patient privacy and maintains confidentiality of patient and employee Information by complying with the Confidentiality policy.
• •Assumes responsibility for personal growth and accountability by identifying own Strengths and weaknesses.
• •Reports to work as scheduled and works time scheduled. Clocks in by time scheduled.
• •Promptly notifies the appropriate staff member/supervisor in the event of illness/absence, abiding by set agency policy providing adequate time for supervisor to find a replacement.
• •Absenteeism is infrequent and for just reason, with no unexcused absences.
• •Attends all staff, management and committee meetings and mandatory in-services unless excused by the Shift Supervisor or Director.