Paramedic - Hoopeston 24hr at CARLE

The Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests. Has assigned daily and weekly duties, such as cleaning of ambulances and medi-vans, to complete during work hours. Provides directions and leadership to EMT on calls that require Advanced Life Support.

• Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
• Checks and monitors ambulance readiness
• Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.
• Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all time.
• Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance calls
• Transports patients in wheel chair van when needed.

• Manages care of patients during transport to the hospital.
• Assess blood glucose and provides treatment if necessary.
• Monitors heart rhythms, interprets 12 lead ECG and provides ACLS management when necessary. Performs CPR.
• Administers medications through multiple routes. (IV, IO, IM, SQ, IN)
• Intubates adult and pediatric patients. Managers airway during transport
• Assists in childbirth out of the hospital. Manages care of mother and baby.