Paramedic

Description:

Paramedic will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Paramedic level of care defined by the Ohio EMS scope of practice. Paramedic will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Paramedic will keep current on all required certifications and continuing education.

Essential Job Functions

 

• Responds to Calls and performs patient assessment and triage
• Perform IV Therapy and administer approved medications per Ohio EMS Scope of Practice
• Performs advanced airway management per Ohio EMS Scope of Practice including needle decompression and advanced airway placement.
• Cardiac Monitor strip interpretation all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation
• Participate/attend required/mandatory trainings.
• Provides proper care, safe, and efficient transport
• Maintain proper reports and records
• Care for vehicle and equipment
• Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights
• Serve as a patient advocate
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Practices Mercy Core Values
• May serve as proctor/educator for students
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
  
   

Education Qualifications -

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED