Description

SUMMARY

Provide safe, quality advanced and basic emergency medical care and transportation under the guidelines of state

protocols. Maintain equipment and vehicles utilized in providing service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying

out established policies and procedures

? Respond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients, and report on patient medical condition

to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone

? Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKG monitor, telemetry equipment,

oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR, and other procedures and medications as

required

? Maintain patient confidentiality

? Prepare and submit EMS pre-hospital forms according to LifeNet standards, patient records, and other forms

as required.

? All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on

the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients

from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.)

? Follows LifeNet guidelines for customer service

? Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting

? Read maps and route ambulance unit

? Transport patients to medical facilities

? Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures

? Assure that emergency vehicle is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the

work shift

? Complete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Maintenance Department and/or Supervisor

? Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations

? Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications

? Maintain verbal contact with the Communications Center via two-way radio regarding unit readiness, crew

identities, location, etc.

? Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocols

? Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc.

? Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures

? Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

? High school diploma or GED

? Current Paramedic certification in Texas

? Current state drivers license with acceptable driving record

? Negative DOT drug screen

? Pass DOT physical & lifting requirement

? Current ACLS Provider and BCLS Health Provider certifications

? Must be at least 20 years of age

? At least one-year experience preferred