Job Summary:

The paramedic will be assigned to treat and transport patients to a small austere medical/trauma hospital. Paramedics will report to the onsite Doctor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Paramedic to preserve the health of employees and client personnel
• Perform emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
• Measures and records vital signs, collects specimens, and escorts patients and visitors.
• Prepares examining rooms, selects, and lays out medical supplies, maintains medical equipment
• Records and reports patient information  
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act
• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies
• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions
• Participate as a medical escort for employees being transported off base by ground or flight.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Acuity’s safety policies and procedures.
• Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
• Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completed an approved DOT curriculum Paramedic Training Program or comparable program.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
• Must Hold and Maintain comparable certification Paramedic for the local region.
• PHTLS/ITLS/TCCC, PALS, ACLS and BLS certifications required. Certification as a urine drug collector may also be required. Equivalent non-U.S. education, certification, diplomas, and experience qualify, after Acuity RMO review.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Emergency Health Services field.
• Sufficient EMS experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Have at least three years’ experience as a Paramedic.
• Participate in all assigned training, (including HIPAA training).
• All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services or related field preferred.
• Extensive field experience in a progressive EMS system preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.