EMT Paramedic

Job Description

Morrison Community Hospital
303 North Jackson Street
Morrison IL 61270

Department: Emergency Medical Services

Job Title: Paramedic

Reports To: EMS Director

Job Type: PRN

Shift: Varies

Varies

Job Summary

The EMT-Paramedic administers basic and advanced life support care to ill and injured persons in the pre-hospital setting under on-line or off-line medical control of an Illinois licensed emergency department physician consistent with regional protocols. Performs continuation of care and observation during inter-facility patient transfers per direction of responsible physician and consistent with regional protocols. Delivers professional, high-quality, compassionate and cost effective service to customers. Ages served range from newborn to geriatric.

Essential Functions

1. Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
2. Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
3. Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
4. Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
5. Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
6. Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
7. Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given and to show compassion.
8. Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene management as needed.
9. Drive the ambulance or provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
10. Keep current on certifications.
11. Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
12. Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of Morrison Community Hospital.
13. Document activities completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
14. May supervise activities of students or interns at all levels.
15. At any given time, performs any or all tasks performed by an EMT or lesser training or qualification.
16. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Morrison Community Hospital.
17. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Paramedic

1. Must be at least 21 years of age and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
2. Must have proof of and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable and maintain insurability.
3. Must have and maintain a State of Illinois Paramedic certification.
4. Must have or acquire and maintain a current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, and PHTLS or ITLS.
5. Must complete NIMS ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 within 6 months of employment

Compensation:

Pay Range: $19.36 to $28.07 dependent on experience

Benefits

• Vacation Time Off
• Hospital Discount on services
• Pharmacy Discount

Salary : $19 - $28