Paramedic Genesee
On-siteFlint, Michigan, United States or Genesee, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct a careful examination of patients for signs of injury or illness, stabilize conditions, and administer pre-hospital care within licensure limits and approved protocols. Drive emergency vehicles to specified locations while controlling the scene to minimize roadway danger and managing bystanders. Prepare equipment for patient extrication, maintain vehicles in good working condition, and report observations and care in writing to receiving facilities. Communicate with other emergency services and medical controls, ensuring all health information is obtained, recorded, and held in confidence. Perform Field Training Officer responsibilities and attend required continuing education and refresher training. Work varying hours including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, with the ability to work uninterrupted 12-hour shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Currently licensed in the State of Michigan as a Paramedic
- Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver license and maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by MMR's insurance carrier
- Possess and maintain a current Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association
- Obtain a trauma certification (PHTLS or ITLS) within 6 months of employment
- Obtain a pediatrics certification from American Heart Association (PEPP, PEARS, or PALS) within 6 months of employment
- Obtain certification from American Heart Association as ACLS provider within 6 months of employment
- Obtain certification in EMS Safety within 6 months of employment
- Possess FEMA NIMS IC-100.b, 200.b, 700 & 800.b upon hire
- Possess the Specialty Care Transport (SCT) and Field Training Officer (FTO) certifications within 6 months of employment
- Ability to perform well under the stress of emergent and often adverse conditions
- Advanced computer skills including the ability to utilize a computer PC with Windows operating system
- Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, copier, fax machine, scanner, and monitor
- Skilled in typing and data entry
- Skilled in use of locator aids to find specific locations (maps, computerized mapping, directories, etc.)
- Ability to drive in accordance with MMR standards. Pass all driving examinations, both written and road tests
- Ability to effectively express oneself in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate with medical and lay personnel
- Ability to respond politely and professionally to patients, patients' families, hospital staff, bystanders and other emergency service workers
- Must complete initial and annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 265 pounds (175 lb. patient and approximately 90 lb. stretcher) with assistance from one other qualified individual
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds, by yourself, at a waist high level and carry a distance without pausing
- Has visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye, with corrective lenses and a field of vision in the horizontal meridian not less than a total 140 degrees
- ability to distinguish traffic colors (red, green, amber)
- hearing should be adequate in the better ear for conversational tones without the use of hearing aids
- no physical condition that would prohibit him/her from working 12 hours without a break, and/or an uninterrupted meal period
- Meet minimum requirements of MMR post-employment physical examination, physical ability test and drug screen
- Must be available for early mornings, late evenings and weekends
- Must be available for frequent to continuous standing and walking
- Must be available for walking and running on all types of surfaces including, but not limited to, asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, etc.
- Must be available for lifting, carrying, bending, stopping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling, handling and grasping
- Must be available for occasionally climbing
- Must be available to be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions and chemicals
- Must be available to be exposed to highly emotional situations
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