Wakefield Cardiac - Alert Ambulance Service Inc

Alert Ambulance Service Inc

Verified Company

Wakefield, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

To Provide quality ALS care and transportation to those requiring the services of the company.
To perform as a trained and caring professional representing the company

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Assigned Base Supervisor
The Senior Paramedic has medical decisionmaking authority during shift.
Overall supervision of ALS Personnel rests with the Chief Operations Officer

RESPONSIBILITY:

The EMT Paramedic/Cardiac/Intermediate is directly responsible to the shift supervisor.
The primary functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Read and understand the company's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Reporting on time and in uniform for their assigned shift in good mental and physical health.
Maintain appropriate certifications (MA and/or RI) in order to function as an EMT legally.
Ensure that assigned vehicle is stocked, serviced, and cleaned as specified by the daily checklist.
Assure all biomedical equipment is checked, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's standards.
Perform, with a good attitude, all job tasks assigned by the Base Supervisor or other managerial personnel.
Maintain the base living quarters (bunkroom, TV room, bathrooms, garage bay, etc.) in clean and sanitary condition.
Greet all inspection personnel both within the company and State or local officials professionally, courteously and with enthusiasm.
Attend appropriate ALS continued training for skills review.
Attend Medical Rounds.
Inspect and sign off on all controlled substances and drugs responsible for during shift.
Maintain a monthly inventory of all controlled substances within the narcotics logbook.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The duties of the Staff EMT Paramedic/Cardiac/Intermediate include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Upon receiving vehicle assignment at start of shift, the EMT will do the following during the first 15-20 minutes of shift: complete equipment checklist; check fluid levels; visual inspection of lights and exterior; restock equipment and inform Shift Supervisor/Dispatcher of any deficiencies or problems; sign on the air with dispatch reporting in service and giving vehicle mileage.
If a call precludes the above, it will be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
Manage all patients in accordance with standards of care and Statewide Treatment Protocols.
Have a complete understanding of the Scope of Practice of the EMT Paramedic/Cardiac/Intermediate as well as Statewide treatment protocol relative to the State(s) of certification.
Complete the appropriate documentation on all calls in a legible manner and to the standard expected within the company.
Carry out all assignments in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure that vehicle is appropriately stocked, cleaned (vehicle trash can emptied, stretcher made, suction sterilized, etc.) at completion of shift.
On the overnight shift, ensure that bunkroom is cleaned, and linen is disposed of properly.
While on the road, ensure that constant communication contact is maintained between crew and dispatch.
While on duty, have on your personal all appropriate EMT certifications and driver's license.
Operate the ambulance in a safe and reasonable manner in accordance with the laws of Due Regard.
Familiarize self with service area and facilities.
Maintain professional radio procedures in accordance with the policy and procedures of the company.
Conduct oneself so as to never endanger a patient or the credibility of the company.
Service as a Team Member and as such adopt a whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
When working with a BLS provider conduct oneself in accordance with the Borrowed Servants doctrine.
The requirements to maintain employment will include:
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds.
Maintain as active Driver's License.
Maintain all appropriate and mandated credentials as defined by OEMS regulations and the company.
Maintain appropriate State(s) licensure/certification.
Employees assigned to dual licensed bases must obtain and maintain dual licensure.