What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at City of Belton, MO?
Department: Fire
Reports To: Station Captain
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: 06/2023
GENERAL PURPOSE: We serve our community with “PRIDE” through exceptional emergency medical response, public education, and charitable community service. Paramedics will be assigned to a shift and station as designated by the Fire Chief working under a normal assignment consisting of twenty-four-hour tours. He/she is responsible to and reports directly to the Station Captain. Personnel are directed by departmental guidelines through direct supervision of the Station Captain. It is Paramedic’s responsibility to maintain a high level of self-motivation for self-improvement and advancement within the department.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.
- Assume patient care and assess, treat, and perform ALS procedures while effectively directing other team members during all types of EMS responses.
- Complete timely and thorough written and or verbal reports.
- Other various support functions include daily station, apparatus, and equipment inspections and general preventative maintenance.
- Driving approved and assigned fire department vehicles, in particular, department ambulances under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
- Participates in various other activities during tours of duty such as public relations/education, safety inspections/pre-plan activities, department/company training and other special assignments as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Advanced knowledge and practical skills ability in the ALS care and treatment of EMS patients such as, IV insertion, ETT placement, EKG interpretation, etc.
- Knowledge of response districts.
- Good knowledge of departmental Rules and Regulations, SOG’s, and Protocols.
- Ability to clearly and calmly communicate with peers, officers, patients, public, and others under stressful time sensitive situations.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Missouri EMT-P license
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Current AHA Basic Life Support
- Valid driver's license
Physical Requirements:
- Must possess physical agility necessary to lift and move patients safely.
Salary : $66,637
