Paramedic
What they do
- Attending crew meetings and training events.
- Operating emergency vehicles safely and proficiently.
- Responding to call-outs from dispatcher.
- Assessing patients' conditions and responsiveness to interventions.
- Assessing nature and extent of emergency situations, and need for additional assistance.
- Mitigating incidents by helping to control crowds, protecting valuables and performing other duties.
- Assisting other emergency medical personnel with administering Advanced Life Support.
- Organizing reception of patients at medical treatment facilities.
- Liaising with healthcare facilities regarding patients' vital statistics.
- Maintaining vehicles, stations, and communication and medical equipment.
- Completing patient care reports and other documentation.
- Complying with applicable policies and procedures, SOPs and medical protocols.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or a suitable equivalent.
- Current EMT certification.
- Valid state driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- CEVO ambulance certificate.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Excellent people skills.
- Physically strong, agile and dexterous.
- Professional manner and appearance.