Paramedic

Position Summary:

Provides emergency medical care and community education to the citizens of Comanche County. Follows established standards and procedures set forth by policy and procedures, and physician direction by written protocol / standing order, radio, telephone, or personal interaction. Participates in planning and implementation of programs or objectives for own work group.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responds to requests for emergency medical service.
2. Assesses patient’s medical needs and provides medical care on location as needed per established guidelines / protocols / standing / written or verbal orders as Texas state certification level and department policy allows.
3. Transports patients to appropriate facility determined by medical protocols, patient condition and/or CCMCEMS policy.
4. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in ambulance
5. Maintains condition of ambulance and station
6. Prepares necessary reports and paperwork as required in timely fashion and complete per department policy
7. Signs for and is held accountable for equipment and supplies used
8. Maintains County, City and State maps and updates as needed
9. Assists in training new employees
10. Assists in precepting students and third party riders per department guidelines
11. Assists other employees with their duties
12. Reviews work of other employees who are under direct supervision
13. Ensures established standards are maintained by other employees
14. Assign duties to others as required
15. Perform any other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

General Employee Responsibilities 

1. Demonstrates a clear understanding of hospital mission, vision and values.
2. Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
3. Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a hospital. Exhibits commitment to personal and hospital-wide goals.
4. Participates in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness. Approaches everything with the passion and desire to meet the highest standards.
5. Places needs of the patient first at all times. Care management and service delivery are developed with the goals of the patient’s healing and support in mind.  Strives to deliver lasting value to our patients.
6. Strives to help lead our hospital through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees, patients and community.  Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
7. Treats employees, patients, and other customers with respect. Fosters teamwork by trusting and supporting each other while encouraging collaboration at all levels of the organization.  Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
8. Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
9. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient related information. Protects patient rights as defined in the patient Bill of Rights.
10. Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner.
11. Adheres to departmental and hospital dress codes as observed by supervisor.
12. Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing.
13. Attends and participates in employee staff meetings, required in-services, hospital Performance Improvement activities and other meetings as requested.
14. Utilizes material, equipment and time in a safe, beneficial and cost effective manner.
15. Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
16. Observes infection control and standard precautions.

Education:

 High school diploma/GED; Texas Paramedic Certification or License; Valid Texas Drivers License, BLS

 Experience:

1 year job related experience in the EMS field preferred.

 Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.