Description:Paramedic, ProMed will administer basic and advanced life support care, as well as other medical treatments or assessments to patients in pre-hospital setting. Operates within the scope of practice covered by his/her licensure level under the direction a Physician and consistent with state and local standard operating protocols. Performs continuation of care and observation during inter-facility patient transfers. Reports to Field Supervisor.
Current Paramedic license from the State of Michigan.
Current certification in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BTLS (Basic
Trauma Life Support), and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
Valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operating license, with continued safe
driving history.
Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of MH.
Paramedic, ProMed will do:
Assesses nature and extent of illness of injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients.
Monitors cardiac patient.
Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the body.
Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
Administers injections of medications, drugs or immunization.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Provide medical examination and screening of patients consistent with Medical Control Authority Protocols.
Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center
Lifts and places patients on stretcher, restrains patient appropriately, lifts and moves patient to stretcher, lifts and moves loaded stretcher into ambulance.
Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient's condition, and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Remains in the back of the ambulance with all patients they are taking care of.
Coordinates patient care between inter-agency (ie. Fire and Police) personnel and other company employees.
Operates Pro-Med vehicles in a safe, professional manner being attentive to the needs of the patients he/she is transporting.
Communicates with Physician and other medical personnel via radio or telephone.
Completes all reports, including patient care records, legibly, accurately and on a timely basis.
At each shift change, checks medical/operating supplies and vehicle utilizing Pro-Med's shift check list. At each shift change, inspects vehicle to ensure that it is ready for service (e.g. brakes, lights, fluids, etc.)
Performs all duties in a safe, courteous, confidential and professional manner, always taking into account the well-being of the patient.
Maintains response readiness consistent with company's response criteria.
Uses safety and PPE equipment as required by law and company policies.
Maintains vehicles and quarters pursuant to Pro-Med policies.
Other duties as assigned.
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