Paramedic

Description
Under the direction of, and in collaboration with the Ambulance Manager, performs responsibilities exercising initiative,
judgment and independent decision-making in accordance with the EMSRB (Emergency Medical Services Regulatory
Board). Utilizes standard operating procedures in (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in a systematic
approach in providing the direct and indirect care of patients. During times that you are not responding to 911 you will
be assigned to assist in duties located at the Isle Clinic and Emergency Department under the direction of the
Department Manager or individual denoted as charge or lead in that area.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
? Immediate response to 911 calls and up to 30 minute response for inter-facility transfers.*
? Apply appropriate treatment to patients of all ages in accordance with established standard operating
procedures.*
? Effective, positive communication skills working with peers, public, patients and all MLHS employees.*
? Ability to give complete oral patient reports and written patient reports (including correct spelling and legible
hand writing.
? Ability to work independently without supervision while performing 911 paramedic duties.*
? Demonstrates team by performing delegated duties in positive manner, providing encouragement and support
in the clinical area assigned.
? Assist other MLHS Departments as assigned.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety
policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.
Required Education and Experience
? High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
? Registered as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in Minnesota.
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? Basic Life Support HCP CPR Certification.
? Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
? Valid MN Driver's license.
Preferred Education and Experience
? National Registry Paramedic
? PALS certification
? CALS certification
? Previous ALS and critical care experience
? EVOC certification
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
? Professional written and verbal communication
? Ethical conduct
? Flexibility
? Initiative
? Teamwork Orientation
? Quality and Safety Focused
? Patient/customer focus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Provide appropriate patient care, working 12 hour shifts with possible call availability on a regular basis.
Supervisory Responsibility
Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demans/Work Environment:
Sit: Occasional - ground/floor level pt. access
Stand: Frequent
Walk: Frequent
Work on Ladder: Occasional - to access patient
Stairs: frequent - to access patient
Twist: frequent - moving patient
Bend/Stoop: frequent
Squat/Kneel: frequent
Crawl: Seldom- into vehicles, enclosed spaces
Reach: Frequent - Gathering supplies
Keyboard- Occasional - Charting, email
Wrist: Continuous
Grasp: frequent
Grasp (Forceful) Occasional
Fine manipulation: occasional
operate foot controls: occasional
Vibrations: occasional
Lifting floor to waste frequent
Lifting shoulder height to over head: Occasional
Carry: frequent
Push/Pull: frequent