Paramedic
Clear Creek County, Colorado
Dumont, CO
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the EMS Captains, this position responds to emergency calls and performs tasks in support of Clear Creek EMS operations.
Benefits: Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short-term and Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, Education Assistance.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Ambulance Service Administration
Assist with all Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activities, including daily activities including: equipment repair, replacement, maintenance, and acquisition; training; personnel; ALS equipment and supply maintenance.
Assist with preparation of operational plans and grants, as directed by an EMS Captain.
Assist with the timely and accurate processing of plans and grants, and other various reports.
Liaison with other community emergency service organizations and local governments.
Attends staff meetings. Attends other meetings as necessary.
Assist with of EMS certification requirements, inoculations and testing.
Assist with the instruction and/or coordination of agency and community education and training, and attend mandatory trainings.
Assist with Community Outreach activities
Assist with state and federal regulation compliance issues.
Participate in and help with Quality Improvement Program reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Hourly Average 56 hours worked per week. Work under the 48/96 schedule or equivalent (approximately 5-6 forty-eight hour shifts per month) with mandatory overtime (varies by week). Some duty schedule flexibility required.
Perform in the capacity of an EMS Captain when needed.
Emergency Medical Response
Respond to emergency calls as needed within the Clear Creek Emergency Services District.
Respond for mutual aid per mutual aid agreements.
Provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
Follow all regulations as identified in the County Personnel Policies and Departmental Standard Operating Guidelines.
Work to promote a total team-oriented environment with all members and other agencies by demonstrating an ability to work with others.
Implement Incident Command System in appropriate emergency situations.
Care for and maintain equipment.
Have a working knowledge of ambulance contents & equipment.
Maintain ambulance readiness.
Report and document problems on appropriate forms.
Maintain appropriate level of physical fitness.
Maintain certifications required by State of Colorado, Physician Advisor, and CCEMS.
Complete operational chores, reports and other duties by the end of shift.
Maintain eligibility to participate in Medicare and state health care programs pursuant to the US Social Security Act, or as otherwise provided by law, including Office of Inspector General regulations; and report any action suspending or terminating eligibility immediately to the EMS Captains.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: GED or High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENCES:
State of Colorado Paramedic Certification without restrictions
CPR (Healthcare Provider level)
ACLS Certification
PALS Certification preferred, required within one year of hire
ICS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 preferred, required within one year of hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
A self-motivated individual with the ability to complete assigned duties without direct supervision.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, and diseases. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, and institutions.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Requires excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication; ability to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen.
Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, county departments, co-workers and other agencies.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Colorado Motor Vehicle Drivers License without restriction or revocation
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be eligible for supervision by Physician Advisor
Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare and state health care programs as provided in the US Social Security Act, 42 USCA § 1320a-7, or as otherwise provided by law, at the time of hire and at all times thereafter.
Required legal authorization to work
United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Administrative: Works in office environment. Essential functions include oral comprehension, written comprehension, memorization, and mathematical reasoning. Employee must be able to sit for long periods, grasp, push, pull, and able lift and carry 10 to 30 pounds. Able to operate a variety of office equipment. Clear vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet or more, use of corrective eyewear is acceptable.
Paramedic: Very heavy physical demands including lifting of patients. Must be able to frequently lift and carry at least 50% of 250 lb. load (patient & stretcher) and medium to heavy weight equipment. Essential functions include frequent walking, bending, crouching, squatting, long periods of standing, pushing and pulling of patients and equipment. Additionally, occasional sitting, climbing, running, kneeling, and crawling may be required. Must be able to remain alert during 24-hour shifts including driving at any time during a shift. Must have hearing adequate to assess lung sounds and vital signs in loud environments. Vision must be sufficient for legal driving day or night. Must possess manual dexterity required to perform all of the medical treatment skills required of this position with little or no assistance.
POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:
This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to “biohazards” associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a “biohazard” may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to “biohazards”. The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a life time, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination
SUPERVISORY:
Only serves as a guide or lead; however, may supervise when directed to do so by higher authority.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.
Pool Paramedic
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
Sanford, FL
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of POOLPARAMEDIC.
Under the supervision of the Providers, this position performs specialized work providing quality care to persons incarcerated in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.
The hourly rate for this position is $30.00
**The selected applicant will be scheduled on an as needed basis.**
REQUIRED DOCUMENT
Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of June 13, 2024.
Requirements
Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff’s Office.
Interviews and conducts initial screening on new inmates to obtain medical information/screening. Provides initial inmate care as required. Completes physical assessments on inmates in accordance with medical protocol. Documents all care and assessments per policy
Performs a variety of healthcare and diagnostic procedures and tests to include vital signs, injections, IV insertion, phlebotomy procedures, PPD insertion and readings, urinalysis, wound care, and blood sugar tests within the scope of practice and licensure
Reviews physician transcription, lab results, and electronic medical records to ensure prescribed treatments are administered. Administers medications as directed
Logs use of medical supplies including administered medications, needles, syringes, keys, and medical instruments per policy
Assists physician when seeing patients and transcribing physician orders. Provides emergency care to inmates or staff as required
Maintains drug, narcotic, and sharps counts in accordance with division policies and procedures
Prepares, maintains, and scans medical documents as needed. Documents encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format
May be assigned special projects as required
Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill the needs of the division
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Paramedic
Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee’s duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, and required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Knowledge of general nursing methods and practices, including public health and communicable diseases.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. Ability to solve problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community. Ability to lift at least twenty-five pounds in the performance of daily duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment for this position is within the confines of the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. This position has direct contact with inmates. The position is assigned to a day or night shift with rotating days off.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Some sedentary work and some standing and walking; constant use of a computer
Lifting-Able to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance
Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work
Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching
Emotional/Psychological- Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact, exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration
Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime.
Paramedic LifeFlight (Pool/Per Diem)
Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Miami, FL
Responsible for the care of critically ill patients transported by the LifeFlight Transport Program including patient care under the direction of a RN or Transport Physician which incorporates advanced assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and interventional skills. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the ambulance and its equipment including responding to requests for transport with all of LifeFlight’s vehicles, record keeping, data entry, and clerical support. Responsible for ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and completing projects. Accountable for driving the ambulances.
Job Specific Duties
Responsible for the care of critically ill patients transported under the direction of a RN or MD which incorporates assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, & interventional skills.
Administers ACLS/PALS/NRP medications and/or other medications as required per transport and Medical Director of the program.
Assists with inter-facility and intra-facility transfers of patients and attends to personal needs of patients/families with each transport.
Functions as a professional representative of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program on every shift.
Maintains and provides upkeep of MCHS ambulances, transport equipment, and supplies on every shift.
Performs and assists with assessment and vital signs with each patient contact.
Promotes corporate compliance within the framework of the Code of Business and Ethical Conduct with each shift.
Functions as the supporting team member for Critical Care rotor and fixed wing transports under the supervision of the RN.
Responsible for responding to requests for transport with all of LifeFlight’s ground vehicles, record keeping, data entry, and clerical support as assigned.
Responsible for ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and taking on and completing projects.
Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Paramedic Active Florida Paramedic license required.
Driver’s License Active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association (AHA) PALS – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS- must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics NRP – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Dept of Trans Medical Florida DOT Course (AAAMC) within 6 months of hire
Completion of EVOC course
CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months hire
Trauma certification: PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) required within 6 months of hire.
OTHER FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification
3-5 years Paramedic experience
1-3 years’ Experience driving an emergency vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High school education or equivalent preferred
PALS/ACLS instructors preferred.
CCEMT-P preferred.
NREMT-P preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Training as paramedic, medical corps preferred.
Available up to 2 hours prior to/after each scheduled shift.
Able to take 12 hours on-call per week every week.
Ability to work up to a 20-hour shift.
