General Description: Responsible for responding to medical and/or injury emergencies within the service territory. TEAM PLAYER in every area of the position and able to function at the level of a licensed paramedic. Additional tasks assigned as a Lead Role within the organization including truck and building maintenance and cleaning, supply procurement, Protocol development, QA/QI and other duties as assigned. Reports to the Ambulance/EMS Director. Will need to be flexible with scheduling to cover needed shifts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATTVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.) The applicant must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an EMT-P in a dignified and compassionate manner, to include: - Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
- Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical protocols to be followed;
- Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards;
- With the assistance of fire department and police personnel, rescuing and extracting victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques;
- Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
- Working with local fire personnel in determining and arranging air evacuation when necessary; and
- Working with EMS billing consultants and ambulance squad members to ensure prompt and accurate billing; and
- Completing patient care forms, billing forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion; and
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new employees.
The applicant must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including: - Responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards;
- Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition, properly stocked, and have all necessary equipment in good working order;
- Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport; and
- Handling communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information.
The applicant must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance building, including: - Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning ambulances; as well as maintaining ambulances as able by staff or scheduling the maintenance not able to be completed by staff.
- Ordering of supplies with the Director’s approval.
- Cleaning up after yourself: to include washing dishes used, picking up trash, and cleaning restrooms used, as needed.;
- Representing the Lennox Area Ambulance while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and any other public events; and
- Performing any other duties related to the Lennox Area Ambulance as designated by the Board of Directors or City Administrator.
- Duties of this position will be assigned of physically carrying out maintenance on the building when applicable or the scheduling of maintenance not able to be completed by staff.
The applicant must also: - Be a TEAM PLAYER, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to standards of care per protocol;
- Be at station during shift to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work shift and complete other duties as assigned;
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;
- Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up to date and on file at the City of Lennox Administrative Building; and
WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions include being indoors or outdoors anytime of the day and in any kind of weather with frequent exposure to disagreeable elements, danger, and noise. The setting may be in bright daylight, indoor lighting, or no lighting at all. Temperature ranges may include very hot to very cold. It may be noisy and fumes may be present from equipment or machines. The area may be confined. The conditions may be hazardous, including exposure to human excrement, blood, urine, feces, mucous, infections, parasites, and tissue. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must be able to: - Have sustained physical effort in walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, and carrying;
- See, hear/listen, speak clearly, perform simple touching;
- Drive and operate an ambulance in a safe and effective manner;
- Lift and carry medical equipment as necessary to deliver emergency care to patients;
- Lift and carry ill and/or injured patients, as well as, pushing and pulling of the stretcher (applicants must be able to lift 100-125 lbs.); and
- Climb stairs or terrain in order to access patients, and to remove them from the location found.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Requirements - Minimum of either a high school diploma or GED as evidence of a high school education; and
- State of South Dakota Certification as an EMT - Paramedic.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
Certifications and Licensure - Current BLS and ACLS. Recommended: EVOC, PALS, NRP, PHTLS;
- State of South Dakota Certification as an EMT - Paramedic.
- Proof of valid licensure will be required prior to employment, or obtained within an agreed upon timeframe.
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