Interfacility Transport Paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to all ESD policies, programs, and operational SOP’s on a daily basis as assigned by the EMS Lieutenant, EMS Battalion Chief, or Emergency Services Chief.
• May assist with the purchase of some ESD equipment.
• Adheres to and assists with the enforcement of rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance with federal, state industry’s best practices, and policies.
• Directly responsible for the operation of assigned MICU and emergency medical equipment.
• Directly responsible for safely responding to and performing assigned duties at all interfacility patient transport calls ensuring the safety of personnel, patient, and the public.
• Responsible for safely responding to and performing assigned duties at medical emergency incidents and other emergencies when necessary, ensuring the safety of personnel, patient, and the public.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of patient care records and reports for assigned incidents / calls.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned equipment in good working order, assisting with maintenance of EMS apparatus or equipment.
• Assists team members in maintaining a clean and tidy station environment.
• Assists with the delivery of public safety education programs as deemed necessary by the EMS Lieutenant or Emergency Services Chief.
• Participates at assigned public and ESD training and educational programs.
• Assists with assigned maintenance records and reports associated with emergency medical calls, personnel, equipment, and supplies for local, state, and federal use.
• Assists with the preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations as deemed necessary by the Emergency Services Chief for ESD Administration’s review and approval.
• May represent the ESD as deemed by the Emergency Services Chief at local, state, and regional meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the EMS Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, or Joint Emergency Services Chief.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Requirements :

Candidate is Preferred to Have :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ADDITIONAL NOTES

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a general office environment.

Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos. 1 & 2 are Equal Opportunity Employers. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, RCESD 1 & 2 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and prospective employees with disabilities. The statements in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This document in no way constitutes a contract of employment. RCESD 1 & 2 reserve the right to modify job descriptions, policies, or any other procedural documents at any time, for any reason without prior notice.