Non-Safety Paramedic

Description

Under general supervision of a Fire Department Company Officer, provides definitive care and treatment to persons in life-threatening  medical situations; respond to both routine and emergency medical aids.

Minimum Qualifications & Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties:

The PARAMEDIC responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to  injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; Administers ACLS level medicines and procedures under medical control intervening in life-threatening medical emergencies utilizing the full scope of practice as assigned to a Paramedic under CCEMSA Protocol and practice;  diagnoses medical  problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions;.  participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

E xpe rience : ONE Year of full- time field experience as a PARAMEDIC is highly desirable.

T raining : Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

L icense/Certificate: Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:

• A current State  of  California  Class  C  Driver’s  License  with  an  ambulance  driver’s  endorsement.
• A current National Registry PARAMEDIC certification as defined by the State of California

Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA);

• A current  CCEMSA PARAMEDIC card.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• A Current ACLS certification

Attach ALL certifications in the application.

K n o wledge of :

• First aid methods;
• A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• ACLS  / PALS/ PHTLS
• PARAMEDIC scope of practice;
• PARAMEDIC procedures and equipment;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Principles and practices of customer service.

A b ility to :

• Perform PARAMEDIC duties and maintain PARAMEDIC certification;
• Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;
• Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written  material;
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;
• Maintain physical endurance and agility;
• Make accurate observations and rapid judgements;
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Supplemental Information & Other Requirements

E nvironmental C ond itions : Exposure  to  varying  inside  temperatures,  correspondent  with  seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and  hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to   communicable  diseases  (HIV,  HBV,  HCV,  tuberculosis,  meningococcal  meningitis,  various  parasites, etc.)

P hysical Conditions : Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition  necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting,  and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and  agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and  operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.