Paramedic

Position Summary

Paramedics are responsible for delivering emergency medical services to patients, the community, and healthcare facilities. They provide essential care for the sick and injured, administering medical treatment in both controlled and unpredictable environments. Strong communication skills and empathy are essential to effectively interact with patients and the community. Paramedics must have a comprehensive understanding of medical conditions, both chronic and acute, as well as Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures within their scope of practice to ensure high-quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Maximize unit productivity by ensuring timely log-ons, minimizing chute times through purposeful movement, adhering to CCEMSA policies to reduce scene time, and minimizing drop-off times with focused effort.
• Strictly follow all American Ambulance and CCEMSA protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care and operational standards.
• Actively pursue opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in pre-hospital care, including staying current with medical advancements, best practices, and emerging trends in emergency medical services.
• Maintain and care for equipment, vehicles, and facilities to the highest standards, treating all assets as if they are your own.
• Maintain current licensure as a paramedic in the state of California and complete required continuing education units to meet EMSA and Title 22 standards.
• Accurately complete patient care reports (PCRs) and including timely submission of ePCRs.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with infection control policies and California Title 22 guidelines.
• Perform medical procedures and interventions within the scope of practice, ensuring compliance with agency protocols and medical control.
• Assist with the training, evaluation, and supervision of EMT and paramedic personnel for patient care and operational procedures.
• Provide advanced life support (ALS) during critical medical situations, including trauma and cardiac emergencies.

Secondary Job Functions

• Perform as exemplary employee at all times.
• Responsible for completion and accuracy of all paperwork and computerized records.
• Arrive on time for all assignments, ensuring all appropriate certifications and credentials are current and displayed as per company and state requirements. Log on in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to shift schedules and responsibilities.
• Adhere to safety rules and infection control protocols, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times when interacting with patients, colleagues, and the public.
• Maintains a Professional Appearance at all times when representing American Ambulance.
• Attend all training and meetings as required.
• Maintain a positive attitude, exemplary conduct, and high morale, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment for all personnel at American Ambulance.
• Treats all patients, patient’s families and friends, health care agency personnel, and all members of the public with respect and professionalism.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current California Licensed EMT-Paramedic
• Current Fresno County Accredited EMT-Paramedic
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification - Provider or Instructor
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - Provider or Instructor
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - Provider or Instructor (not required for hire, must obtain within first year of employment)
• PHTLS Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Certification or equivalent – Provider or Instructor (not required for hire, must obtain within first year, does not have to remain current)

Meets Operations Fit for Duty Standards

• Current California Driver License
• Current California Ambulance Driver Certificate (preferred)
• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Card (preferred)
• Meets insurability requirements for vehicle operation (preferred)
• Current Tuberculosis test (not required for hire)

Authority

• May not release employee-related information.
• May release call-related information.
• May not release Company-related information.
• May not use Company letterhead.

Key Performance Measurements

• Attendance
• Punctuality

Equipment Demands

• Stethoscope
• Sphygmomanometer
• Ambulance
• Cardiac Monitor
• Gurney
• IV/Medication Administration
• Oxygen Equipment
• Suction Unit
• Radios/Pagers
• Pen-based tablet computer

Emotional Demands

• Work any hours and days of the week
• Work irregular hours
• Work with different agencies
• Work with the public
• Work closely with co-workers
• Work with tight deadlines under pressure
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Good organizational skills
• Be confidential with privileged information

Physical Demands - Physical Fitness Test

Treadmill walk.

• 2.5 mph pace
• 5% incline
• 1/10 mile distance
• Holding (2) 25 lb kettlebells

CPR

• 2 mins of high-quality compressions

Deadlift

• 150 lb deadlift
• 1 repetition

Barbell Carry

• 125 lb carry
• 20 ft walking backwards
• 20 ft walking forward

Knee/Chest lift

• 100 lb sand bag lift/carry

Laterally step to box 10 ft

Lateral Transfer

• 100 lb cable pull
• 2 repetitions

Environmental Demands

• Be able to work in temperatures with sudden changes
• Be able to work in poor lighting conditions
• Be able to work in a moving vehicle
• Be able to work indoors or outdoors
• Be able to work in all types of weather

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work may vary as job duties demand. Shifts are typically 12 or 24 hours in duration.

Travel

• Must be able to travel to assigned posts throughout Kings, Madera and Fresno Counties. Kings County currently has five designated posts, and Fresno County has 11.
• There may be occasional travel for conferences, seminars, and training.

At-Will Employment Disclosure

Employment with American Ambulance is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason or no reason at all. Nothing in this job description, employee handbook, or any other company document should be interpreted to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or alter the at-will nature of employment. Only a written agreement signed by the President can change the at-will status of employment.

Reasonable Accommodations

American Ambulance is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected]. We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the company or pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others.

Supervises None

Classification Non-exempt