Paramedic

Overview:

Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to the protocols, procedures and policies of St. John's EMS performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced medical rescue to access, stabilize, evacuate and transport a patient to an appropriate destination according to the goals of St. John's Health System, the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, Standard of Care and Employee Code of Conduct. Paramedics also perform clerical, maintenance duties and where approved as an FTO to precept EMT and paramedic students.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Ensures that the vehicle and all items of equipment are stocked, clean, and ready for use. Operates an emergency vehicle, responding to emergency and non-emergency scenes and transporting patients to appropriate destinations.

Skilled in all aspects of emergency vehicle response, medical rescue and other related EMS specialties including principals of incident command systems and Unified Command.

Operates assigned ambulance in compliance with St. John's EMS low forces and ambulance operating policies.

Assesses patient to promote optimal levels of wellness throughout pre-hospital care.

Implements patient care to assure comprehensive holistic care throughout pre-hospital care.

Demonstrates proficiency in pre-hospital skills including; basic life support skills, advanced life support skills as required by the medical director and the protocols, procedures and policies of St. John's EMS.

Demonstrates effective, concise, and appropriate, verbal and non-verbal communications with physicians, nursing staff and other emergency services personnel.

Documents information in a pertinent and concise manner, consistent with established policies and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate radio communications including; fluency, organization, and accuracy.

Maintains confidentiality in all interactions.

Demonstrates techniques for providing a personalized, open, professional and caring atmosphere and respect patient in regard to the Patient's Bill of Rights.

Functions in a leadership position in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Demonstrates behavior that supports and maintains established policies and procedures. Promotes an environment supportive of cost-effective quality patient care.

Assumes responsibility for continuing growth and education in his or her profession.

Demonstrates consistent, appropriate work habits and demeanor which contribute to the effective functioning of the department and institution and which encourage patient advocacy, interagency teamwork, maturity and professionalism.

As a public safety team member, assists in all active patient rescue activities by cooperating with other public safety support agencies.

Performs ambulance service duties including: maintaining required records, reports and documents, cleaning and maintenance of ambulance service property.

Observes universal precautions consistently.

Wears proper personal protective equipment when appropriate.

Wears clothing and Health System badge consistent with dress code and St. John's EMS Uniform Policy.

Attends to personal hygiene to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance.

Meets Health System attendance standards. Attends mandatory meetings and required skill competencies to stay current in the position of Paramedic

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure: State of Missouri EMT-P (Paramedic) license, ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer, 12 Lead Interpretation Course, Hazmat awareness level training, State of Missouri Class E drivers license for co-workers in Missouri. State of Arkansas EMT-P (Paramedic) license, ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer, 12 Lead Interpretation Course, Hazmat awareness level training, State of Arkansas drivers license for co-workers in Arkansas.

Experience: Applicants must at least 20 years of age to operated Mercy EMS vehicles.

Certifications: None.

Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: May be required to work differing shifts and schedules. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance, must be able to access patients in difficult terrain, must be able to climb stairs, must be able to work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles, must be able with partner to carry equipment and patients. Must be able to perform strenuous physical requirements such as CPR, lifting and moving of equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques. Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, and must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes. Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family or bystanders; must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens. Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions, must be able to speak clearly in stressful situations, must be able to verbally communicate with patients, families and other emergency services personnel. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip at 50 lbs. plus, pinch up to 20 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl occasionally. Equipment Used: Mobile and portable communications equipment, Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer, approved stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop type device, variety of bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, FAX, printer and other office related equipment.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Licensure: ITLS or equivalent training.

Preferred Experience: Background as an EMT and experience with driving emergency vehicles preferred.

Preferred Certifications:

Preferred Other

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