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ADVANCED EMT - PART TIMEPafford EMS • Arcadia, California, United States
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ADVANCED EMT - PART TIME

Pafford EMS
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    Arcadia, California, United States
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    Arcadia, California, United States
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; performs other duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of peripheral and intra-osseous lines, supra-glottic airways, endotracheal intubations, fluid and drug therapy, and AED use including defibrillation; Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis; Performs critical physical examinations; Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients; Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life; Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity; Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EM R's, Police Departments, and EMT's; Responsible for quality patient-care as established by the Company; Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes; Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment; Follows standard written guidelines when a physician cannot be contacted; Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care; Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions; Cleans and maintains equipment; Properly completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use; Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and, Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles; Cleans and maintains living quarters; Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work; and, Performs other related duties as assigned. GENERAL INFORMATION: The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated on the basis of feedback from the patient, medical staff and others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED Required, Associates Degree or advanced degree preferred Must possess and maintain unrestricted AEMT Louisiana Licensure / National Registry Certification Must possess and maintain CPR for the Health Care Provider (AHA, ASHI, ECSI) Must possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Must be willing to obtain and/or possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Must possess and maintain unrestricted state driver’s license (Louisiana residents must have Class D license). Certification in ICS 005, 100, 200, 700, 800; (300 & 400 preferred but not required); Must have completed CEVO or EVOC upon date of hire (offered during orientation) Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support. Good ability to:
perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy; understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies; maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons; learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and in pre-hospital care; perform a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment; direct the work of, and teach other personnel; understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders; maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel, and the general public; drive and operate emergency ambulance units; and, author reports with narrative and numeric information. •Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency medicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual certification, as required by the state in which you will be working. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 125 pounds and occasionally up to 250 pounds with assistance. Capability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods during shifts, which may exceed 12 hours. Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly to assist patients and operate equipment. Manual dexterity sufficient to use medical equipment, write reports, and perform CPR. Visual acuity to assess patient conditions, read small print on medical devices, and monitor surroundings during emergency responses. Hearing ability sufficient to understand spoken information in noisy environments, such as sirens or crowded scenes. Stamina to endure high-stress situations, irregular hours, and physical demands of emergency medical care. Capacity to work in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme weather, confined spaces, and potentially hazardous scenes. **PLEASE NOTE: Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. Situation can involve vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in our coverage area. At times the work requires movement over various types of terrain, (hilly, steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet/slippery surfaces). The incumbent at all times must be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of the injury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend the injured party to the hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent must see, hear, and communicate with the injured party. Incumbents will be issued and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms, as well as all issued equipment. Incumbents are required to carry a company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment. **PLEASE NOTE: Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities. EEO Statement: Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law. NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.
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  • Arcadia, California, United States

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