Paramedic

Paramedic Location: Springfield, MA Job Description: The purpose of this

position is to perform as a Massachusetts Registered Emergency Medical

Technician Paramedic (EMT-P). To provide emergency medical care to the

sick and injured when responding to calls for emergency medical

services: all other related work is required. Supervision: Supervision

scope: Performs responsible duties requiring the exercise of

considerable judgment in daily department operations. Supervision

Received: Works under the direction of the ALS Coordinator. Supervision

Given: Has supervisory responsibly over full-time and part-time Basics

and Intermediates. The EMT Paramedic has supervision over all other

ambulance personnel on an emergency scene involving patient care. Job

Environment: Emergency response work is performed primarily in vehicles

and at outdoor settings under variable weather conditions, where the

employee may be exposed to medical hazards, communicable diseases, and

caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud on an emergency

scene; most work is performed in emergency and stressful situations.

Regularly operates motor vehicle, hand tools and all standard medical

equipment. Has access to and dispenses medications including controlled

substances. A 100% degree of accuracy is required. Makes frequent

contacts that require perceptiveness and discretion with the general

public, venders, and hospital staff. Has access to highly sensitive

confidential information such as personal information about citizens and

patient medical records, which require the application of appropriate

judgment, discretion and professional protocols. Errors could endanger

persons, cause considerable delay and confusion, and have serious

Financial And/or Legal Repercussions For This Company. Essential

Functions: (The essential function or duties listed below are intended

only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not

exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a

logical assignment the position.) Performs ambulance maintenance,

equipment maintenance, building maintenance and maintenance of radio

equipment. Stocks ambulances with medical supplies, performs daily

inventory of supplies. Is responsible for stock and supply of all ALS

medications onboard the ambulances. Responds to ambulance calls during

regular scheduled shift. Provides basic and advanced life support

emergency medical care to the sick and injured. Assesses situation and

determines the best mode of treatment for specific injuries and illness

(Per OEMS Protocol). Communicates information to patients and families

in emergency situations. Physical Requirements: The physical demands

described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. Frequently Required To

walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; must be able to manipulate and reach

objects, tools, or controls. Performance of the essential functions may

also require employee to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or

crawl. On occasion will be required to lift/move objects that may weigh

up to 150 pounds. Physical agility required accessing all areas of

emergency sites and buildings, and traversing uneven terrain. Vision and

hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Must be able to detect

odors. Ideal Candidate Will Have: Certification as an Emergency Medical

Technician Paramedic by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. CPR for the

professional rescuer. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. (

ACLS) Possession of a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle license. To view

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