PARAMEDIC NREMT - WASHAKIE COUNTY (FT) - Cody Regional Health

JOB TITLE: Paramedic (NRP) – Big Horn & Washakie County

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services

REPORTS TO: Emergency Medical Services Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Paramedic (NRP) provides direct and indirect care through the Policies, Protocols, and Guidelines set by Cody Regional Health (CRH), Cody Regional Health Emergency Medical Services (CRH-EMS), and the State of Wyoming Office of EMS (OEMS); and is accountable for and provides care within the set standards of practice. The Paramedic (NRP) is a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and must work with fire department personnel, law enforcement, first responders and other healthcare providers to deliver care to ill and injured patients in the out-of-hospital as well as hospital setting

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. They must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Currently licensed as a Wyoming EMT-Paramedic. Current National Registry – Paramedic or ability to obtain within 6-months of start date.

EXPERIENCE

One plus years of EMS service preferred. (Basic; Intermediate; Paramedic).

SKILLS

Must have excellent leadership skills. Well-developed written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary. Good driving skills are essential. Must have ability to quickly and calmly react to life threatening situations. Ability to communicate with a variety of people of different cultural backgrounds and educational levels. Ability to assess and treat patients to the US DOT and Wyoming Office of EMS, EMT- Paramedic level. Partial list of skills:

Endotracheal Intubation Orogastric / Nasogastric Tube Insertions

Combitube Insertions Interpretive EKG

Defibrillation Needle Thoracentesis

Cardioversion Surgical Cricothyroidotomy

Transcutaneous Pacing Authorized Medications Administration

IV and IO Access Foley Catheter Insertion

Rapid Sequence Intubation Ventilator Management

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

AHA Healthcare BLS Provider, AHA ACLS Provider, AHA PALS or EMSC Advanced Provider

PHTLS Advanced Provider. Current clean Wyoming Driver’s License.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Is knowledgeable of and works within all pertinent, established CRH and CRH EMS Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
• Provide leadership and direction for the EMS crew on duty.
• Provide problem solving for situations that require immediate solutions that effect the department’s operation, which may include but is not limited to, staffing on an emergency basis.
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing necessary for daily operations of the EMS department.
• Act at all times in a professional manner and shall be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Documents a complete and accurate patient care in WATRS. All patient documentation must be completed the same day the call was performed by the end of shift. That includes all pertinent information, associated reports and logs.
• Responsible for the daily operation, inspection, and restocking of the ambulance and equipment.
• Respond in a timely manner to emergencies when on duty or on call.
• Treat patients, public and other healthcare providers and public safety personnel with respect and dignity.
• Attend and participate in all department trainings, run reviews, or assigned web based trainings.
• Maintain competency on all equipment within scope of practice
• Maintain a professional appearance of the approved uniform and dress code in accordance to the CRH EMS Uniform Policy.
• Performs station duties including cleaning detailing, inventorying, and stocking all vehicles, supply cabinets, etc.
• Follows EMS chain of command structure.
• Adheres to the EMS Culture statement and promotes a positive culture throughout the organization.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Ability to safely operate an ambulance in non-emergency and emergency driving conditions.
• Enhance growth by obtaining ITLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor and BLS Instructor
• Certification.
• Assist students and observers with EMS operations.
• Must have a working knowledge of the geographic area, street systems, and demographics of CRH EMS coverage area. If available but not required, respond as a First Responder in out of town service areas if near the emergency.
• Assist in community service events.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the EMS Department Director or Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Respect the dignity, welfare, basic rights of all patients and employees.
• Maintain insurability for hospital motor vehicle coverage.
• Maintain insurability for hospital motor vehicle coverage.

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