Tri-Hospital EMS - Port Huron, MI
Job Type: Full Time        

EMT- Paramedic

REPORTS TO:          Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Assumes a leadership role when working with Basic EMT’s and EMT Specialists. Works under the guidelines of S.C.C. Protocols and the medical control physician. Adherence to the rules and regulations set forth by the M.D.P.H. in the care and transportation of the sick and injured.

Participates in required continuing education programs mandated by the M.D.P.H., to maintain a current paramedic license. Performs all advanced life support techniques as necessary. Performs all other job duties as outlined below. Adheres to all company policies and procedures as set forth by the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.          Always display a courteous and professional attitude while at work.

2.          Maintains a neat, clean and professional appearance while at work, as established in the company dress code.

3.          Responds to all ambulance runs as they are assigned by the dispatcher, and do so according to company established standards, in a safe manner.

4.          Has the ability to perform under stressful and sometimes highly emotional situations.

5.          Strives for personal safety as well as the safety of those around him/her. Specifically, the employee will be conscious of infectious disease precautions, hazardous materials response, driver safety, back safety and all other safety related issues.

6.          Maintains Paramedic skills:

a)                        Cardiac monitoring

b)                        Cardiac Defibrillation and cardioversion

7.            Medication Administration via different routes, i.e.: Orally, intramuscular, intravenously, endotracheally, subcutaneously, IO, or intranasal.

8.            Maintains all EMT Specialist and Basic EMT skills:

a)                        Insertion and maintenance of peripheral IV’s

b)                        Insertion and maintenance of endotracheal tubes; nasally & orally

c)                        Insertion and maintenance Blind Insertion Device (BID)

d)                        Taking of vital signs

e)                        Application of dressings and splints

f)                         Basic airway management

g)                        CPR

h)                        Oxygen administration

i)                         Extrication techniques

j)                         History taking

k)                        Safe and defensive emergency and non-emergency techniques

l)                         Appropriate radio usage, including the ability to give complete and concise 800MHz and VHF reports

m)                      Proper spinal immobilization

n)                        Childbirth techniques

o)                        EZ I/O

p)                        Capnography

9.          Maintains the ability to operate various pieces of equipment:

a)                        Cardiac Monitors

1) Physio LP 15

b)                        Defib Pads

c)                        Various types of vials and ampules

d)                        Various sizes and types of syringes

e)                        Various sizes and types of IV tubing and pumps

f)                         Laryngoscope

g)                        KED board

h)                        Spinal immobilization devices

i)                         Oxygen regulators

j)                         Sphygmomanometer

k)                        Stretchers

l)                         800MHz and VHF radios

m)                      McGill Forceps

10.      Maintains a thorough knowledge of the THEMS geographical service area

11.        Maintains a thorough knowledge of the SCC protocols

12.        Demonstrates leadership ability with a high level of proficiency

13.        Records all information concisely, accurately and completely on the appropriate forms, i.e.: run reports, billing sheets, medication replacement sheets, Medicare forms, ambulance check out sheets, EMS draft run sheets, and station equipment lists.

14.        Works as a team with his/her partner, sharing knowledge, information and ideas.

15.        Communicates well with other medical and emergency service personnel such as physicians, nurses, firefighters and police officers.

16.        Constructively participates in meetings held within the company.

17.        Shares responsibility for the planning and evaluation of possible upgrade or changes in the SCC protocols.

18.        May share in the internal audit and review process.

19.        Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.

20.        Maintains his/her ambulance, ALS equipment and station, making sure they are clean and appropriately stocked.

21.        Maintains consistent attendance.

22.        Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.

23.        Demonstrates proficient clinical competence and expresses the desire to gain more knowledge where applicable.

24.        Maintains patient confidentiality.

25.        Performs all other duties as determined appropriately by management.

26.        Overseeing EMS students during clinical ride-along.

27.        Must possess, and when required, exhibit critical thinking skills necessary to perform the duties of this job.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1.      Must be able to lift minimum of 100 pounds alone at waist high level and carry 50 yards without pausing.

2.      Must be adaptive to work in all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, snow, heat, etc.

3.      Individuals in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

4.      Individuals are required to stand for long periods of time and to use hands, and fingers, handle or feel. Individuals are required to reach with hands, arms and may be required to sit, stoop, kneel or crawl.

Physical Demand Level

For purposes of the traditional United States Department of Labor physical demand taxonomy, the physical demand level of this job classification is estimated to be in the Very Heavy range.

The Physical Demand Characteristics of Work chart (PDC Chart) (Matheson 1983) describes Very Heavy as consisting of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling forces of over 100 pounds for up to one-third of the hours worked daily, over 50 pounds for more than one-third but not more than two-thirds of the hours worked daily, or over 20 pounds for more than two-thirds or the hours worked daily. The PDC Chart has also defined short-term lifting rates as consisting of 1 lift every 30 minutes (Occasional), 1 lift every 2 minutes (Frequent) or one lift every 15 seconds (Constant). The metabolic endurance level for the Very Heavy category is over 7.5 METS over an eight-hour period.

This job is classified as Very Heavy because of occasional lifting of over 100 pounds.

Qualifications:

1.      Completion of a state approved EMT Paramedic course, possessing a current EMT Paramedic graduate or EMT Paramedic license.

2.      Preferably one year of road experience.

3.      High school graduate or GED.

4.      Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

5.      No felony convictions.

6.      Must meet basic performance based physical requirements. *

* Only after a job offer has been made.