PARAMEDIC - IEMS (91100442)
Date: Apr 1, 2021
Location: Indianapolis, US, 46254
Organization: HHC
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Job Role Summary
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Responds in emergency vehicle to the scene of reported medical emergencies, as directed by communications center or instructions from a District Lieutenant or Operations Commander Manages, supervises and is responsible for all aspects of patient's emergency care by providing efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, in transit to the emergency room in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocolsProvides specific medical care in conjunction with physician, nursing and allied health staff in the hospital in accordance with established practices and protocolCalculates drip rates and drug concentrations, renders appropriate approved intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as indicated by online medical direction and/or established EMS Protocols. Document in writing or by approved electronic means all relevant information in a prescribed format (I.E. Run Report, ESO Report)Responsible and accountable for maintaining controlled medications (narcotics)Drives an emergency vehicle under emergent and non - emergent conditionsExercises independent judgment in critical, emergency situationsCoordinates public safety personnel in emergency situationsAttends continuing education, refresher courses, medical audit programs and training programs as required by IEMS, medical direction, or certifying agencyParticipates actively in continuing education and medical audit programs
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)Indiana Paramedic LicenseValid Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policyAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Certification American Heart Association CPR CertificationEmergency Vehicle Operator CertificationContinuing education to maintain required certifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- practical skills, theory and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical careprinciples of human growth and developmentage-appropriate care (i.e. neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)advanced respiratory skills including endotracheal intubations, cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression and breathing treatmentscardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, and cardio versionintravenous therapy, including peripheral lines, use of I.V., I.M., I.O., and Sub. Q medicationsindications, contraindications, side effects and dosages of all medications carried by the paramedic vehicle
- work effectively under emergency conditions and stresssafely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditionscoordinate emergency care with EMT Basics and other Paramedics as well as hospital physicians and staffmake independent and critical patient care decisionsinteract in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public and hospital staffcommunicate verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English languagehear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physician, dispatchers, other allied health personnel, bystanders, and public safety professionals read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions
- normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devicesexcellent verbal communication skillshigh level of medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledgehigh degree of accuracy in performance of duties
It is Indianapolis EMS’ philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status or physical or mental ability. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these conditions will not be allowed or tolerated. For additional questions please contact us at 317-630-7427 or iemsrecruitment@indianapolisems.org.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis