Paramedic

Department: EMS Pay Grade: 111 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for administering advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Grand County Emergency Medical Services. Treats all persons encountered in the line of duty with respect, dignity, and empathy. Arrives to scheduled shifts fit for duty, prepared, well rested, and in required uniform. Administers prescribed pre-hospital medical care, treatment, and skills at the Paramedic level as defined by GCEMS protocols. Participates in internal and external continuing education, training, and professional development opportunities. Effectively supervises and directs the clinical care of EMT or AEMT providers on scene. Responds to assigned incidents and calls from the emergency medical dispatcher, and maintains continuous communications contact throughout shift. Checks ambulances and/or quick response vehicles to ensure readiness, inspects vehicle's mechanical condition/readiness, emergency medical equipment, medications, and supplies. Maintains station, vehicle, equipment cleanliness at all times; completes needed and assigned station duties and/or chores without direct super Maintains scheduled and access-controlled medications in accordance with departmental policy, medical director's protocol, state regulation, and federal law as applicable. Monitors departmental communications methods including radio, e-mail, intranet, and computer aided dispatch systems throughout shift.; participates in ongoing communication with teammates and command staff on a regular basis. Performs thorough assessments of all patients encountered; assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures per protocol, and establishes the need for treatment, transport, and additional assistance. Administers medical care within the scope of practice and Grand County EMS protocols in the out-of-hospital environment. Observes and maintains knowledge of departmental protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Accurately obtains and relays patient demographic information, vital statistics, and circumstances of EMS encounter. Promptly, efficiently, and accurately completes reporting requirements in accordance with departmental policy and state regulation. Effectively communicates with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, medical facility staff, physicians, patients, family members, and bystanders. Participates in orientation, development and mentoring of new employees. Actively participates and supports community education, public relations, and outreach programs in the community. Attends all mandatory training and department meetings, including quarterly staff meetings. Assists in covering special events as periodically required by GCEMS command staff. Actively participates in the Medical Director's Quality Management program; understands and demonstrates the importance of quality assurance and improvement as a healthcare professional. Operates all Grand County EMS vehicles, equipment, and devices in a safe and responsible manner at all times. Observes safety practices and utilizes required and/or necessary safety equipment in accordance with departmental, county, and industry standards or requirements. Adheres to strict patient confidentiality guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times. Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); and one (1) year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An Associate's Degree in Emergency Medical Services is preferred.

Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid, State of Colorado driver's license. Requirement exists at the ime of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Paramedic Certification, from National Registry of EMTs and Colorado Department of Health required. BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 required at time of hire. The employee is required to travel extensively with some trips to locations outside of the County that may require overnight stays. Approximately 4-6 in-state training sessions/meetings are attended per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in EMS, reading a map, general ambulance maintenance, trouble-shooting ambulance and equipment. Skill in basic computer usage. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, medical professionals, and the general public. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw