Description

        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, 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 Jefferson County Ambulance District #33 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.)

        Administering 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 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

Qualifications 

        High school diploma or GED at time of application

        By date of hire, must be 18 years of age or older

        United States Citizen

Licenses/Certification/Registrations Required

        Valid Nebraska driver’s license along with ability to be insured by the county’s insurance carrier to drive county vehicles.

        State of Nebraska Paramedic license

        ACLS

        PALS certification within 2 months of hire.

        NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 2 months of hire