Paramedic

Primary duties of the EMT-Paramedic include, but are not limited to, the following, and are in addition to any duties requested by KCEAA.

 

 

 

 

The minimum qualifications for EMT-Paramedic include:

 

 

 

This is a mission critical position.  The employee is required to report to work when there is adverse weather, on holidays and on short notice.  The EMT-Paramedic must be available for work on any shift as requested by KCEAA. The position may require work beyond the scheduled shift as requested and/or until properly relieved or released.  While performing the duties of this job, the EMT-Paramedic may work in outside weather conditions all times of year, near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that could include exposure to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to extreme cold and heat.  The EMT-Paramedic may also be exposed to blood, saliva and other body substances, as well as irrational, combative patients and bystanders.  The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

 

 

 

This position requires the employee to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 150 pounds independently and 300 pounds or more with assistance.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, operate equipment with tools and controls, climb and balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and occasionally maneuver through challenging obstacles.  This position also requires the employee to have finger dexterity and manual dexterity.  Multilimbed coordination is required as well as arm-hand steadiness.

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.