Paramedic Rapid Response Team / Emory

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TITLE : PARAMEDIC - Emory Response Team

DEPARTMENT : Operations

EXEMPTION STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUPERVISED BY : EMS Operations Supervisor

SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday 0900-1700

SUMMARY :

Responds to emergency-to-emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service and administers pre-hospital care and inter-facility medical care in accordance with approved company medical protocols, policies and procedures. Occasionally required to drive the emergency vehicle and is required to operate a two-way radio. The Paramedic is the primary care giver and is responsible for coordinating the clinical activities of the ambulance team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide patient care in accordance with company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, directives and standards.
• Maintain working knowledge and proficiency of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and other standards of care specific to the employee's level of certification.
• Respond to all assigned calls in an appropriate, safe and efficient manner.
• Complete required documentation, obtain appropriate signatures and submit documentation as required for each assigned call by the end of each assigned shift.
• Efficiently utilize supplies and equipment according to departmental guidelines; to include the efficient operation of all basic and advanced life support equipment, properly logging in and out equipment, cleaning and restocking units, reporting possible abuse or damage of equipment to the Field Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Emory facilities.
• Maintain assigned area in a neat and serviceable condition
• Perform all of the above functions in accordance with established financial and operational plans and goals pertaining to cost effectiveness and efficient management.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY :

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Due to the nature of EMS working conditions employee may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is continuously faced with a number of projects considered to be high priority. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel and attend both regular and unscheduled meetings, some of which take place outside of regular working hours