Paramedic

Job Summary

Responsible for the provision of optimum advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with KBEMS regulations KRS 311A.170 and all Owensboro Health Community Hospital-Emergency Medical Service guidelines and protocols. 

Job Responsibilities

• Navigates ambulance to patient's location.

• Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.

• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.

• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.

• Contacts medical personnel, reports and records observations, and follows directives.

• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and cleans ambulance as necessary.

• Responsible for the safe operation of all EMS vehicles in accordance with current Kentucky Motor Vehicle care.

• Demonstrates evidence of proficiency in the required basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) skills.

• Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as an EMT-P.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with fellow team members, hospital staff, fire and rescue squads, police departments, and communication centers.

• Supervises the performance of EMT and EMT-A.

• Documents all patient care, assessments, BLS/ALS skills, and all service reports in a timely manner.

• Participates in training and evaluation of EMTS when approved and requested.

• Must be punctual and ready for all shifts.

• Acts at all times in a professional manner and handles conflict and stressful situations with good judgment.

Organizational Responsibilities

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

Additional Job Information

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

• Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.

• Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience

No experience required

Education

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire    

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Paramedic - Licensed Paramedic in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND

• Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire       

Standard ADA Selection:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%

Carrying 2575 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 50%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

High-risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.