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Job Overview:

This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency

Duties:

Preparation for response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. May participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Other Requirements:

Ability to walk or stand for long periods. Ability to move heavy patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. Normal or corrected vision and hearing. Reaching and bending, including reaching above shoulder height. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to perform shift work including working 12 hour shifts On call Ability to communicate with employees, patients and visitors. Ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to evaluate a situation and provide the necessary duties and expertise Ability to communicate well within the department and with other departments

JOB HAZARDS

Exposures to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Exposure to communicable diseases Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens, and body fluids Gaseous Risk Exposure Use of a fitted respirator Well-lighted, well-ventilated work areas Work under stress

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Pet insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person