Paramedic

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education.
• •Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• •Must be currently certified as an EMT-Paramedic through the Southern Nevada Health District.
• •Must hold current ACLS certificate
• •Must hold current PALS/PEPP certificate.
• •Must hold current American Heart Association CPR certificate.
• •Must possess basic working knowledge of a Windows based computer and be able to enter necessary data in to that computer.
• •Must be able to respond physically with speed
• •Must be able to perform CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers
• •Must be able to maintain balance and strength in awkward positions
• •Must be able to respond quickly to ambulance calls
• •Must be able to physically access patients located in difficult terrain and dangerous environments and locations
• •Must be able to climb stairs and other structures
• •Must be able to work in close and dangerous environments, such as without limitation, damaged vehicles and structures on fire
• •Must be able to carry heavy equipment and patients
• •Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques, including without limitation bandaging, splinting and establishing an IV, performing endotracheal intubation and other advanced airway techniques, manual defibrillation, pleural decompression
• •Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles
• •Must have color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color
• •Must be able to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes
• •Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family or bystanders; medical professionals and other emergency personnel
• •Must be able to hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressure
• •Must be able to differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments
• •Must be able to hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens
• •Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions
• •Must be able to verbally communicate in stressful and distracting environments with patients, family members, medical professionals and or emergency personnel
• •Must be able to go up and down slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, ramps at hospitals, or care facilities
• •Must be able to stand for a few minutes to hours
• •Must be able to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds and above
• •Must be able to lift and carry weights scaled at above 130 pounds or more
• •Must be able to lift and carry adult patients while moving them from one location to another
• •Must be able to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees
• •Must be able to crouch and kneel
• •Must be able to climb steps up and down
• •Must be able to reach while in precarious positions, such as in a vehicle while in motion
• •Must be able to push or pull a loaded gurney
• •Must be able to handle or grasp in all positions, including supination and pronation
• •Must be able to handle a number of stressful situations and be able to function calmly
• •Must be able to get along well with diverse personalities
• •Must be prepared to work with a single individual for extended periods of time
• •Must be able to communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect
• •Must be able to create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations
• •Must be able to work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential
• •Must be able to analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care situations
• •Must be able to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision
• •Must be able to exercise sound judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines
• •Must be able to anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them
• •Must understand and follow federal, state and local laws, and Community Ambulance policies and procedures