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    Paramedic - Jefferson, GA, United States - Jackson County, Georgia

    Jackson County, Georgia
    Jackson County, Georgia Jefferson, GA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Code: 52654

    JACKSON COUNTY,


    GEORGIA

    CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

    CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

    PARAMEDIC

    PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
    This position is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to victims of accidents and other life-threatening situations. Routinely assists with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    The following duties are normal for this position.

    The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

    Other duties may be required and assigned.


    Responds to the site of life-threatening or other emergency medical situations; operates emergency apparatus and medical equipment in emergency response situations; renders emergency and life-saving medical assistance to those in need; administers medication to victims on-site and in transit to medical facility if necessary (as approved by medical director); extricates victims of accidents when necessary; transports injured or sick persons to appropriate care facility.

    Supervises and directs EMTs at emergency sites


    Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; insures adequate inventory supply is maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.

    Maintains office and shop facilities; assists in the cleaning of quarters.

    Interacts with firefighters, deputies and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.

    Performs related administrative tasks; completes necessary state and local paperwork.


    Handles hazardous materials including soiled gloves, gauzes and other materials used during response and treatment ensuring appropriate disposal in hazardous materials containers and containers are packaged correctly.


    Participates in in-service training on a quarterly or as needed basis for any certified and non-certified updates relating to the Emergency Medical Services.


    Operates and utilizes an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools including stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, stretchers, backboards, cervical collars, laryngoscopes, IV needles, splints, and related medical care tools as needed in response situations.


    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
    Performs other related duties as required.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


    High school diploma or equivalent with vocational or technical school training in emergency response and a minimum of two to three years of experience in emergency communications and emergency response functions with the ability to provide leadership and supervision over assigned emergency service functions.

    Must possess, maintain, and/or obtain the required certifications in the time frame as deemed necessary by the EMS Director which include Paramedic's certification and possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EMS certifications (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic EMT License, Cardiac Tech License), Extradition, Incident Command, Infection Control, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support certificates and a valid driver's license with appropriate endorsement.


    PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

    Data Utilization:
    Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.

    Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.


    Human Interaction:

    Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

    Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and

    Materials Utilization:

    Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.


    Verbal Aptitude:
    Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

    Mathematical Aptitude:

    Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.


    Functional Reasoning:
    Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

    Situational Reasoning:

    Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.


    ADA COMPLIANCE

    Physical Ability:
    Emergency response tasks may require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials pounds).

    Sensory Requirements:

    Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.

    Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

    Environmental Factors:
    Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

    Emergency response tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

    Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.


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