What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Medfleet Ambulance?
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Summary :
This position reports to a Supervisor. Paramedic's are accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standards of patient care while providing a safe and hazard-free environment. The Paramedic contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, treatment, packaging and transport.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Prompt and regular attendance at work.
- Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and approved medical protocols.
- Assess and treat with appropriate techniques (resources and equipment), any medical situation while maintaining the highest standard of patient care and professionalism according to current company standards.
- Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Maintain the ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response ready mode.
- Complete all patient care reports for each response with appropriate and complete patient care documentation and billing information.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the community and EMS system.
- Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Medical Operations Manual and Code of Conduct.
- Responsible for maintaining current state and county certifications.
- Must attend all Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses as required by MedFleet Clinical Operations
- Performs other such duties as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications :
Physical Requirements
Working Environment :
Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood / body fluids, requires respirator use, fumes / odors, extended day, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with others with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and performs duties frequently in a mobile environment and in confined areas.