Paramedic Bay

Objective: The primary duty of the Paramedic is to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, to promote health and to encourage the quality and equal availability of emergency medical care. The Paramedic is qualified in advanced pre-hospital emergency care and services by a competency-based educational program. The standard of practice of the Paramedic shall be in accordance with the most current MDCH guidelines.

Essential Duties:

• Know and support the Mission Statement, Policy/Procedures and standards of MMR.

• Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of injury/illness and assist other medical personnel as necessary.

• Provide prompt and efficient care of the patient and stabilization of his/her condition prior, during and to destination.

• Prepare all supplies and equipment to place the unit back in service as soon as possible.

• Use basic tools and procedures to gain access to patients who require extrication.

• Control the scene in such a way as to minimize further danger in the roadway and control the actions of bystanders.

• Communicate with other emergency services and medical controls as needed.

• Follow FCC regulations relative to the use of communications equipment.

• Possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment.

• Drive and operate emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards.

• Assure that vehicles are in good working condition at all times and are properly maintained and stocked.

• Report verbally and in writing, the observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit, to the receiving medical facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics.

• Obtain, record and hold in confidence health information as required.

• Administer pre-hospital care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols.

• Act professionally and ethically, on and off duty, which includes reporting unethical and unprofessional conduct of others to the appropriate authority in a professional manner which reflects credit upon the profession.

• Attend continuing education and refresher training as required by MMR, medical control, or licensing agencies.

• Field Training Officer responsibilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.