Ground Paramedic Fort Worth Metroplex

Ground ParamedicLocation: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

This position has primary responsibility for the delivery of safe, high quality advanced emergency care to patients transported by CareFlite's Ground Division.

This position requires a personal commitment to CareFlite's mission and core values and the willingness to demonstrate those core values in all activities performed for CareFlite or while representing CareFlite.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Responsible for the safe operation of the emergency vehicle in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as CareFlite Policies and Procedures.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of all medical and non-medical equipment, which is part of the ambulance.

• Performs routine maintenance check on assigned vehicle at the beginning of each shift. Reports and documents maintenance performed and service required, if any.

• Assists flight crew in loading and unloading patients for the CareFlite helicopter and for fixed wing aircraft. Adheres to all aviation safety requirements in the performance of these duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that CareFlite is perceived by its customers in a positive manner by conduction all interaction in a professional and courteous manner.

• Communicates positively with patients, family members and medical personnel. Ensures that all individuals involved in the transport are fully informed of pertinent details related to the transport.

• Accommodates family members to the extent possible without jeopardizing the safety of the patient mission or other CareFlite personnel.

• Provides CareFlite Communication center with information required to initiate, track and close out the mission.

• Meets special medical and/or comfort needs of patients to ensure that their transport is a positive experience.

• Responsible for participating in the delivery of non-emergency and emergency patient care in accordance with CareFlite Clinical Practice Guidelines.

• Completes appropriate clinical assessment of patients and reports medical condition to receiving facility personnel and/or family.

• Completes appropriate records to accurately report patient condition at time of transport and to record services rendered by CareFlite personnel before and during transport.

• Ensures that assigned vehicle is adequately stocked and cleaned according to CareFlite policies and procedures.

• Incumbent(s) will actively participate in quality assurance/improvement activities as directed by their supervisor. Each incumbent will acquaint themselves with the quality assurance surveys and/or quality improvement projects, which affect their practice and adhere to the standards or changes implemented. Each incumbent will provide feedback in a positive proactive manner on quality assurance/improvement activities, which impact their practice.

• Incumbent(s) will search out opportunities to utilize their free time while on duty to improve their professional skills or participate in work related projects, such as public relations with facilities.

• Incumbent(s) will identify efficiency or cost saving ideas in a timely manner to their immediate supervisor.

• Supports assigned partner by sharing in the delivery of patient care, lifting of patients and/or equipment, documentation of transports, and stocking, cleaning and maintenance of assigned vehicle.

• Incumbent(s) will focus their efforts on supporting their co-workers at all times.

• Incumbent(s) will be tolerant of diversity within the work setting and will address co-workers in a respectful manner at all times. Personal issues will be addressed outside the workplace. Constructive criticism of a co-worker or supervisor will be offered in a private setting and delivered in a positive and respectful manner.

• Incumbent(s) manage their time appropriately to ensure that all areas of their job responsibilities are adequately covered. Actively seeks out additional assignments or assists co-workers with their tasks when they have completed their assigned tasks.

• Have active listening skills. Communicates to co-workers and the public in a clear, concise and positive manner, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving and utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve work related issues.

• Possesses and demonstrates sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making, including sound airworthiness determinations/clinical determinations/business determinations.

• Initiates work independently without direction and can be relied upon to complete tasks without continual supervision.

• Maintains personal knowledge of area of expertise through industry contacts, review of pertinent literature (manuals) and utilization of available educational resources.

• Maintains professional appearance.

• Maintains ethical, courteous and professional behavior, which reflects favorably on CareFlite. Adheres to the CareFlite Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

• Monitors own areas of strength and weakness; and seek out opportunities and/or guidance for improvement. Seeks appropriate channels for personal and professional development.

• Demonstrates flexibility and has the ability to respond to changing priorities.

• Demonstrates changes in behavior or attitude following constructive guidance.

• Deals with conflict in an appropriate and effective manner.

• Exhibits a positive attitude in support of CareFlite and CareFlite/hospital management. Refrains from making negative comments about CareFlite, hospital and/or staff.

• Written and oral communications are clear and concise.

• Attends staff meetings as required by policy.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Current State of Texas certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Current PHTLS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hire
• Current PALS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hire
• Current Dallas City Ambulance Attendant Driver permit
• Current Texas Class C driver's license
• Ability to effectively communicate Verbal / Written English
• 2 Years' experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred

• Ability to make decisions, which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
• Examine and assess the skin and other abnormal.