Paramedic

Performs difficult technical work providing Paramedic level emergency medical care, maintains records and files, prepares reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the EMT-Lieutenant and EMT-Captain. Limited supervision is exercised over EMT and/or Advanced EMT.

Job Duties

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to ill, injured, or incapacitated persons, and transports individuals to medical or residential facilities.
• Functions within the scope of practice as defined by state, regional, and local regulations, rules, and policies.
• Drives emergency vehicles and operates equipment.
• Functions in uncommon situations.
• Checks and prepares vehicle, equipment, and supplies and maintains a response ready status.
• Observes patient responses and maintains accurate and complete records (written and e...