- Responds to emergency calls for illnesses, accidents, fires and natural catastrophes; and with a fellow EMT/P responds to life threatening conditions, stabilizes and treats other injuries and continuously monitors the condition of the patient, specifically vital signs until the patient is transferred to the hospital personnel.
- Monitors, maintains and inspects ambulance units for readiness, ensuring required equipment and related inventory are available and ready for us and that the vehicle is clean and disinfected.
- Operates emergency medical vehicle to and from scene, determining most efficient route.
- Records patient care data and information obtaining demographic data from patients, information regarding medical conditions and/or illnesses, current prescription use; documents patient reactions to treatment; and/or related information.
- Initiates patient treatment and care utilizing initial protocol treatment based on patient condition.
- Transports and transfers patients timely and safely by utilizing movement devices associated with the ambulance.
- Prepares patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients, using a handheld computer. This includes ensuring documentation is complete for NC Office of Emergency Medical Services statistical forms.
- Maintains contact with and communicates with dispatch personnel and/or patient receiving facilities, utilizing applicable communication equipment.
- Initiates advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
- Communicates medical conditions with patients, family members and applicable medical staff.
- Drives an ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Secures and disposes of biohazard waste.
- Attends continuing education and other programs to maintain clinical knowledge and certification requirements.
- Performs other job related duties as trained and assigned.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Compassion - Ability to possess and express sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
- Confidentiality - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in relationship to the customer.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Judgment - Ability to use good judgement and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
- Multitasker - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
- Stress Management - Ability to be effective with processing stressful situation and continuing to maintain crucial performance.
- Teamwork - Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
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Paramedic - Alamance County, NC, United States - Alamance County (NC)
Description
Job PurposeDepartment:
Emergency Management Services Job Status:
Hourly
FLSA Status:
Non-
Exempt Reports To:
Crew Chief
Amount of Travel Required:
>60%
Job Type:
Temporary On Call/PT
Direct Reports:
No
Location:
EMT Main Base, Graham,
NC
JOB PURPOSE:
Within this position an employee works independently in providing high level of emergency care by responding to emergency calls for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
Performs basic and advanced life support, stabilization procedures and emergency medical care at the paramedic level of training and certification and performs equipment operation duties on a twenty-four hour shift providing EMS services for the County.
ResponsibilitiesReasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Education & Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required and some experience as an EMT-Paramedic; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills:
Prior experience with data-entry and computers preferred. Prior Microsoft Windows usages preferred.
License/Credentials:
Possession of a valid NC driver's license is required. Certification by the State of North Carolina as an EMT Paramedic. Required to maintain ACLS, BTLS, PALS and CPR certifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Physical Demands
StandC
WalkC
SitC
Manually ManipulateF
Reach OutwardF
Reach Above ShoulderF
ClimbO
CrawlO
Squat or KneelF
BendF
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell O
Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or lessC
11-20 lbs.
F
21-50 lbs.
F
51-100 lbs.
O
Over 100 lbs.
O
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or lessF
13-25 lbs.
F
26-40 lbs.
F
41-100 lbs.
F
Other Physical Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Agency Alamance County Government
Address 124 West Elm Street
Graham, North Carolina, 27253
Phone
Website http:
//www.alamance-
