Paramedic

Company: Falck Rocky Mountain
Location: Akron
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY Diagnoses, treats and transports (ALS and BLS) patients with a variety of diseases and injuries by performing the following duties (within parameters of license). WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Incredible scheduling flexibility to meet your needs (we work around you!) A family-oriented atmosphere where all of our employees can feel comfortable and at peace while at work We even encourage hire from employee referrals! Free employee re-certification With our own company training facility Increased holiday pay Paid time off DUTIES Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with all Smith Ambulance policies and procedures Demonstrate the attitude of a Health Care Professional to include, but not be limited to, maintaining a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System. Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession. Demonstrate the ability to render competent patient care in both pre-hospital and inter-facility setting Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation as per Smith Ambulance and/or local and regional Medical Control Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required inspecting, safely operation and maintaining an emergency vehicle and demonstrating knowledge and compliance with all laws pertaining to the operation of an emergency vehicle. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Paramedic as per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and/or the Department of Health. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required inspecting, safely operating and maintaining all equipment and tools relevant to a Paramedic Demonstrate the ability to communicate patient information to other members of the health care profession Demonstrate the ability to communicate information through the proper chain of command, to management and other employees of Smith Ambulance Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with local, state and regional emergency medical service operations. Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by Smith Ambulance, the Department of Health and local Medical Control Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document the required information on the Smith Ambulance Ambulance Run Ticket Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with the Smith Ambulance and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure Submit all continuing education documentation to Smith Ambulance Management on a quarterly basis Attend and participate in all required continuing education/meeting of Smith Ambulance and/or the Medical Director Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as a Paramedic Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain the cleanliness of Smith Ambulance property, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding areas Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to orient and train new Smith Ambulance employees Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to function in the System Status Management program Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document the required information on the Smith Ambulance Daily Vehicle Inspection form and the Smith Ambulance Daily Equipment Inventory form. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED equivalent Completion of a qualified Paramedic program and acceptance for licensure in the State of Ohio One year related experience Maintain current Valid Ohio Drivers License Maintain, on file, current and valid EMT Paramedic License Maintain, on file, current and valid ALS certification Maintain, on file, current certification cards on all other skill based pay level (BTLS, PALS, NALS, etc.) Must regularly lift and/or move up to 125 pounds Frequently lift and/or move more than 125 pounds including lifting, moving and carrying patients up and down stairs

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