Paramedic - EMS - FT/PT/PRN - Days or Nights

Paramedic

Provides advanced and basic life support to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by the Emergency Department Physician under protocols approved by the Emergency Services Critical Care Committee. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or the need for additional assistance.
• Assesses vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, level of consciousness and skin).
• Provides patient extrication, hemorrhage control and monitors crystalloid IV administration.
• Provides basic patient care skills to include (basic airway management, airway suctioning, CPR, spinal immobilization, fracture management, wound care, and patient extrication from a ...