Job Description:

Paramedic - Oldham County EMS

Status: PRN

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Job Summary 

Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.  Administers direct care to the patient of all age groups under the direction of an emergency medical physician, emergency physician’s assistant, emergency advanced registered nurse practitioner or utilizes approved EMS medical protocols if transporting a patient.  Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies as well as paramedic scope of practice. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job.  He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

A. Ensures through competency and education the successful performance of the following duties along with other skills within the scope of practice for a paramedic:

Patient Assessment

Intravenous therapy

Cardiac management

Cardiac monitor and defibrillator usage

Neurovascular status

Other medical equipment as mandated by protocol and medical director

Trauma management

Medical emergency management

Patient care reports as well as other necessary run reporting requirements

Scene safety

Additional resource request

Participates as directed within educational limits and if applicable in special operations scenes and continuing education.

B. Ensures proper vehicle readiness along with portable ALS gear and utilization

Maintains current Kentucky Motor Vehicle License 

Completes and maintains certification in the Kentucky Board of EMS approved EVOC/Defensive driving course.

Maintains knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in fleet in order to operate smoothly and safely.

Assures ambulance is clean, stocked and response ready at the beginning and end of every shift, as well as prior to each and every request for service.

Demonstrates cardiac monitoring equipment along with advanced airway and IV supplies are in a clean and operational status 

Minimum Education, Training and Experience 

High School Diploma/GED.

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Licensure by the Kentucky Board of EMS

Valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (Must have upon hire/no grace period)

Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certifications (PALS) through the American Heart Association. (Must have upon hire/no grace period)

Valid Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association (Must have upon hire/no grace period)

Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

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