Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Summary

This position requires the individual to perform patient care and transportation duties up to the level authorized by the EMT-P certification in the State of North Carolina. In concert with state certification and local medical control, the incumbent will contribute to a busy metropolitan “advanced life support” ambulance service providing emergency, non-emergency, convalescent, and long-distance service. The individual is required to obtain and accurately record all available billing information, including signatures, and to thoroughly and accurately document physical findings and treatment rendered on a patient care record. Work load for the position is considered demanding and the service sets specific performance requirements which must be met. The position may work under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor and a training officer. Will perform rescue duties with an assigned crew or individually as needed.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Obtains/records/updates vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight). 
• Monitors patient’s respiratory status and initiates oxygen therapy and treatments per protocol
• Inspect, thoroughly clean, inventory, and restock the ambulance assigned to him/her and report any deficiencies in any equipment observed to supervisor and/or make repairs, if possible.
• Performs oral, nasal and ET tube suctioning.
• Assists in C-spine stabilization/immobilization, placing patient on backboard while maintaining cervical alignment.
• Always maintains patient safety and confidentiality           
• Assists with equipment setup to include but not limited to: Chest-tube drainage system, Rapid Infusion/Fluid Warming Systems, Bair Hugger, gastric lavage.
• Assists in application of restraints, seclusion as needed.
• Performs additional skills which may include, but not limited to: phlebotomy, IV initiation and maintenance,12- lead ECG  
• Inspect and clean areas assigned, including the bays, bathrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, bedrooms, etc. and assist in maintaining the building and grounds in a neat and clean, and orderly manner.
• Respond to calls from and change locations when requested by the supervisor or dispatcher, handles both routine transfers and emergency calls. 
• Receive and answer calls following the medical protocols and standard operating procedures set out by the department and the medical director.    
• When encountering patients, this position requires the rendering of medical care, including, but not limited to, psychological support, airway and bleeding control, splinting, bandaging and the performance of ALS skills and procedures appropriate to the individual’s level of certification.
• Drive an ambulance in a safe and smooth manner consistent with good driving practices.  Maintain a NC driver’s license with an appropriate driving record.  
• Attend continuing education classes and trains on a regular basis to the satisfaction of the training officer and Medical Director.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• High School graduate or equivalent required

• Current certification by the State of North Carolina as a Paramedic required

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required

• All certifications must be maintained continuously while employed.

• Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record for EMS department

• Completion of NIMS 100, 200, & 700 required for EMS department

Work Experience: 

• Experience with an advanced life support service is preferred

• At least one year of field EMS/Rescue or related work experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Thorough working knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous material incidents, equipment and supplies employed in pre-hospital care, and of communications equipment used

• Thorough working knowledge of locations in Cumberland County and the cities and locations contained therein, especially major streets and landmarks, and of rest homes, convalescence care centers, and nursing homes

• Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols

• Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel

• Ability to drive all types of ambulance vehicles and a thorough knowledge of safe driving procedures used in the response of emergency vehicles

• Ability to lift and move a minimum of one hundred pounds (100 lbs.) on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 150 lbs. when the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed

• Has knowledge of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements: 

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs 

• Visual acuity for observation of patients 

• Must possess the ability to operate an emergency vehicle emergency and non-emergency traffic

• Must possess the ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas

• Must possess the ability to lift heavy objects, up to 150 pounds, with assistance and to assume awkward positions in emergency situations

Required Licenses and Certifications

PARAMEDIC - NC Office Of Emergency Medical Services

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity