PARAMEDIC

JOB SUMMARY

Works in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director and for the EMS Manager within guidelines of the paramedic license.
The paramedic assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.
The paramedic may also assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs medical and trauma patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders necessary and appropriate care within policy, protocol, and scope of practice.
Assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.
Works in coordination with EMS Shift Supervisor and/or Lead Medic to complete EMS staff duties and assignments.
Accurately performs complete population specific patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders appropriate care.
Accurately documents assessments and treatments of patients using the WATRS reporting system in accordance with Wyoming State statutes.
Provides service excellence to all customers.
Operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies.
Must meet the requirements of and maintain a driving record that allows for coverage by CCH's vehicle insurance carrier.
Assures that ambulances and station are maintained, clean stocked, and ready for service at all times.
Performs routine and minor vehicle and station maintenance to ensure safe and proper function.
When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
Contributes to CCH and EMS department operations through consistent involvement in duty shifts, special events, educational in-services, and committees.
Participates as preceptor of students and new personnel as needed.
Develops and maintains professional working relationships with inter- and intra-departmental personnel.
Has thorough understanding of the Standards of Excellence handbook and always abides by its expectations.
Completes all mandatory education programs within established deadlines.
Participates in departmental training program to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required of their scope of practice.
Upholds the CCH-EMS pillars of Accountability, Responsibility, and Ownership.
Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH's policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education High School graduate or GED equivalent and completion of accredited paramedic education program.
An associate degree or higher in related field preferred.

Licensure Wyoming Office of EMS issued paramedic license; National Registry preferred.
Maintains paramedic license and knowledge of professional standards related to protocols, clinical practice, skill proficiency, staffing, and continuing education.

Certifications required See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
PHTLS/BTLS, AMLS, PEPP course certifications preferred unless required by State of WY OEMS for renewal of paramedic license.
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course - Ambulance certification within 1 year of employment.

Experience Minimum of 18 months EMT in addition to current paramedic license.

Licensure as IEMT and other prior hospital healthcare experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g.
ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR) to maintain professional license.
Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
Must be able to communicate effectively and coherently with members of the public, other emergency response agencies, coworkers and other healthcare employees, and patients and family members face to face and using electronic communication devices.
Ability to use critical thinking to perform essential technical job-related procedures.
Ability to drive an ambulance safely and defensively.
Ability to communicate needs and desires appropriately with coworkers and supervisors.
Acts in an unbiased fashion towards others, while striving to understand and respect the attitudes and beliefs of others.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions and react in a positive, constructive manner when confronted with negative situations.
Ability to take command of an emergency, and act decisively and confidently without hesitation.
Simple and complex reading and writing.
Memorization, simple math skills.
Perception/computation, judgment, reasoning, decision making analyzing and problem solving.
Must exercise considerable judgment and make critical time sensitive decisions.
Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record.
Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.
The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient.
Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
Infant (Neonate to Age 1)
Pediatric (Age 1-11)
Adolescent (12-18)
Adult (19-64)