Responds to medical emergencies and performs basic and advanced life support functions.

Responsible for the checking of vehicle equipment and supplies at the start of each shift. Replaces used supplies and checks equipment after transport.

Direct patient care. Performs emergency medical services on persons injured or ill according to National State and Departmental guidelines.

Function as a paramedic. Transports patients to emergency medical facilities reports observations and actions to emergency medical staff and may provide additional emergency treatment.

Responsible at times for providing extensive prehospital care such as administering orally and intravenously assisting with endotracheal intubation interpreting electrocardiograms and using monitors and other complex equipment.

Provide guidance and supervision of other crew members as needed and may serve as a lead to less experienced employees.

Assure that all department policies/procedures are followed by each crew member and report deficiencies to supervision.

Assure that all protocols for patient care are followed. Document patients care according to specific policies. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Sign for controlled substances and ensure adherence to policies/procedures for such.

Oversee the complete documentation of all paperwork such as patient care reports supply requests incident reports etc. Performs routine inspections of personal safety equipment to ensure equipment is in optimum condition and promptly notifies supervisors of deficiencies.

Responsible for maintaining vehicle equipment and quarters in a clean operating manner. Decontaminates the interior of emergency vehicle as appropriate per standards.

Ensure that the actions of all crewmembers are always professional and courteous.

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors employees crewmembers other allied health providers and the general public.

Must maintain good standing and unrestricted practice authorization from the Medical Director.

Must have regular reliable and punctual attendance.

Must follow and comply with City rules and policies.

Must obtain City of Hudson required Active Shooter Operations Level certification within 1 year from date of hire and maintain the certification throughout employment as a paramedic with the City of Hudson.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

(The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Work is frequently performed indoors at the city safety center or at other office locations and frequently outdoors in the field at emergency response locations. Work requires frequent sitting standing walking stooping kneeling climbing stairs lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 125 pounds reaching with hands and arms in front of body and overhead using hands and fingers to operate EMS vehicles equipment radios and computers. Work requires sufficient strength and agility to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Work occasionally exposes employee to body fluids fumes airborne particles loud noise toxic and caustic chemicals extreme weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires possession of a high school diploma or GED and some EMS experience as a Paramedic (preferably in a volunteer and/or combination Fire and/or EMS Department); or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides the following knowledge abilities and skills:

Knowledge of the principles practices methods and techniques of advanced life support EMS patient care.

Knowledge of federal state and local laws regulations statutes and ordinances applicable to emergency medical services as pertaining to paramedic care.

Skill in the operation and use of a computer and EMS software programs and the preparation of automated records.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors crew members and other allied health providers.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.