Civilian Paramedic

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Job Description: Civilian Paramedic

Status: Full Time

Rate of Pay up to $31.78 per hour

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Paramedics perform public safety work involving the protection of life and property by responding to emergency incidents, using Emergency Medical Services (EMS) skills, that include, but are not limited to providing Advanced Life Support, engaging in public education, hazardous materials and technical rescue operations including station and equipment activities. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications Required. Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License. The paramedic will understand and have a working knowledge of the current protocols, and be able to pass a protocol test.

Paramedic must have a minimum of the State of IN licensure of Paramedic, ACLS, and PALS. National Registry Paramedic license preferred.

The candidate must complete 6 audit and reviews a year, either by attendance, video, or Division Chief Presentation of material presented by the Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communication: the Paramedic must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to responding to emergency and non- emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly. Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.

Maintaining order on all medical calls. Participate in education and training of EMS trainees, the public, and crew members. Communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, Muncie Fire Department, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community.

Manual/physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks, typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines equals 1%-33%; frequently equals 34%-66%; and continuously equals 67%-100%.

Standing/Walking: Frequently too continuously when responding to calls. Standing or walking is optional while at rest at the station. This usually includes: going to and from the emergency vehicle, getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment.

Standing, walking, and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to go up and down inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location standing would occur more often that walking, and could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation.

Sitting: Frequently when responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation.

Lifting and carrying: Frequently required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to 10 pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights scaled at above 100 pounds or more. The Paramedic will need to lift and carry along with one team member, adult patients, lifting them from various positions, such as a bed or chair, onto various movement devices, such as an ambulance cot stair chair, long boards, etc., and then efficiently move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high range category would be a large on board oxygen cylinders that can weigh approximately 100 pounds.

Bending and stooping: Frequently throughout a work shift, the Paramedic will be required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the individual to work in a range of 35 to 65 degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient, lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 30 minutes or greater. During any given call the provider may bend and stoop 1-15 times per incident.

Crouching/kneeling: Frequently crouching and kneeling may be performed when on the scene picking up equipment or assisting patients. The actual number of times this is done depends on the particular incident but may be up to 15 times for a duration of 30 minutes or greater.

Climbing: Occasionally this is required when climbing steps up and down with a patient on a stretcher or other device, and when entering or exiting the emergency vehicle.

Balancing may be required when backing down the stairs.

Reaching: Frequently to continuously throughout the work shift in order to remove monitoring equipment, operate communication equipment, administer oxygen, and/or operate equipment. The Paramedic may also be required to reach in precarious positions, such a vehicle, which has been crushed in an accident or in other confined spaces. If working inside with patients and supplies, reaching will involve partial to full extensions of the arms.

Pushing and Pulling: Frequently the activities that would require the most force in pushing and pulling is when removing or returning the cot to the ambulance with or without a patient on the cot. The weight required to push/pull will vary, depending on the weight of the cot. Slight pushing will be required if the paramedic is performing CPR, which can require repetitive pushing and may range from a few minutes or much longer. Pushing and pulling is also required when operating and closing vehicle doors.

Handling and Grasping: Continuously, while working at any given location, continual bilateral gross manipulation is performed in this position. This may be involved when: opening/closing doors and using, handling, carrying and /or operating medical equipment boxes/bags that may weigh approximately 50 pounds or more, such as cot rails, various handles attached to equipment, and tools. The arm and hand must be able to perform all types of positions, including supination and pronation, hyperextension, extension, and flexion of the fingers. Ulnar and radial deviation and abduction and adduction of the hand and wrist will be required. These are not all encompassing or limited to these items.

Hazards: The paramedic, when responding to emergencies, can be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers. At all times, the Paramedics expected to adhere to all applicable policies and procedures concerning safety and the prevention of contamination and infection due to blood borne pathogens.

Mental: Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards. Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed. Treating patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards and in accordance with Muncie Fire Department policies, rules, and guidelines. Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by blood borne pathogens.

Handle a significant number of stressful situations and be able to function calmly, coolly, and collectedly under all types of stressful situations. Get along well with diverse personalities. Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment is stressful situations. Work professionally and effectively in a team. Analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations. Work independently with minimal supervision for assigned tasks. Exercise sound independent judgement within general policy and procedural guidelines. Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them. Understand and follow federal, state, and local laws, Muncie Fire Department policies, procedures and rules and follow orders.

Job Responsibilities Related to Patient Privacy

The Paramedic must perform all job responsibilities in a manner that protects patient privacy:

The Paramedic is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with Muncie Fire Department HIPPA policy, procedures, and practices, as required by Federal (and state) law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with Muncie Fire Department HIPPA policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

The Paramedic may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete their job duties. The Paramedic may only share information with those who need to know specific patient information the Paramedic has in their possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, training, or other company operations.

The Paramedic is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding Muncie Fire Department policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

The Paramedic is expected to actively participate on company privacy trainings and is required to communicate privacy policy information to co-workers, students, patients, and others in accordance with Muncie Fire Department HIPPA policy.

Additional Obligations and Skills: The Paramedic must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including, but not limited to:

Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specialty equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal state, and local laws, regulations and standards with Muncie Fire Department driving policies. Rules, and guidelines. Assuring that vehicles are in good working order at all times, are properly maintained, and stocked, have all necessary equipment, and reassure this equipment is in good working order at all times. Cleaning, organizing, and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport. Receiving requests for emergency ambulance service and other duties related to communication via two way radio and other communication devices.

Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of Muncie Fire Department policies and procedures and as directed by superiors. Properly document each transport, SOR, or patient contact, on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Muncie Fire Department policies and procedures. Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times.

Knowledge/skill/abilities:

Knowledge of:

Emergency medical methods and procedures

Skill in the operation and care of fire Dept apparatus and equipment

Hazardous materials and technical rescue operations

Ability to:

Function effectively in emergency situations

Engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and work long hours under emotional stress during emergency situations

Participate in physical fitness programs and comply with department medical and fitness requirements

Learn the street system and physical layout of Muncie

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Place where work is performed: At the Muncie Fire Department stations, roadways, homes, extended care facilities, personal residences, these are not exclusive or limited to.

The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job Descriptions are subject to change by the City Of Muncie and the Muncie Fire Department as the needs of the City and the Fire departments requirements of the job change.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Human resources office (765) 747-4846.

Interested applicants can apply here:

City of Muncie Employment Application

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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