Paramedic
Company: Falck Rocky Mountain
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Provides advanced life support and basic life support
emergency medical care, patient assessment and care, transport
services, and other services by performing the following duties. In
addition, performs all of the duties of and must meet the
qualifications of a Washington State certified Paramedic.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Must have current Washington
State Paramedic certification, or meet all requirement for
Washington State certification. Have an acceptable driving history
in accordance with company standards. May not be concurrently
employed by any other ambulance service or any other entity which
could pose a conflict. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : High school
diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and ALS
certification as indicated above. LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read
and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively
before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide. REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Must maintain current,
valid Washington State Paramedic certification. Must maintain ACLS,
PALS (or equivalent), and PHTLS cards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provide basic and advanced
life support treatment of patients. Safe and efficient operation of
ambulances and other company vehicles and equipment. Safe movement
and transportation of sick and injured persons. Providing emergency
medical treatment, while not exceeding the level of skill, training
and certification of the individual employee. Full compliance with
all applicable state, local, and federal regulations and laws,
pertaining to but not limited to protocols, standards of care,
motor vehicle operations, and patient rights. Observes patient,
records significant conditions and treatments rendered. Takes
temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect
deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. Prepares
inventories and stocks supplies and inspects equipment for proper
operation. Cleans and disinfects interior of ambulance. Cleans and
details exterior of ambulance. Cleaning and maintaining the
cleanliness and proper stocking of the ambulance, company vehicles,
equipment, office, lounge, and bathrooms. Must be able to safely
lift, transfer and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances,
facilities, residences and other locations. Must be able to
effectively communicate with patients, family members, medical
personnel, and the general public in verbal and written form. Must
have reliable transportation and must report to work punctually for
all scheduled shifts and in proper uniform. Maintaining a clean and
complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant and
polite demeanor to all persons with whom the individual comes in
contact with while on duty or in uniform. Must be available,
willing and able to work when requested as necessary to respond to
patient care and other business needs. When an employee is on the
clock he or she may be dispatched to complete a transport up to and
including his/her scheduled shift end time. Specific requirements
are explained in the Policy and Procedure Manual. Completing and
maintaining accurate records and documentation with regard to
transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents and other
forms of documentation inherent in the operation. Promote the
company, perform public relations when assigned, perform standby
coverage at special events, deliver medical equipment and supplies
when assigned, and other details when assigned. Attending company
meetings and educational sessions as required by the Company and
Washington State certifying agencies. Inspecting and promptly
reporting damage, deficiencies, safety issues or other problems
with ambulances, company vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any
other matters relevant to the safe, efficient and proper operation
of the company. Reporting immediately to Management, in writing,
any change in the employees driving record status, certification
status or any other change in circumstances or status which could
affect the individuals ability to effectively and safely perform
the duties of the position or to otherwise qualify for the position
held. Reporting immediately to Management, in writing, any change
in the employees health status or physical status which could
affect the individuals ability to effectively safely perform the
duties of the position, or to otherwise qualify for the position
held. Reporting immediately to Management, in writing, any change
in information provided to the company on employment records or
other company records. In the interest of maintaining the highest
level of quality patient care, safety, and efficiency of operation,
it is the responsibility of each employee to report immediately to
Management any violation of the personnel policies or procedures.
Compliance with all provisions of the Policy and Procedure Manual,
as well as all other company rules, regulations, directives, or
instructions from supervisors. Must maintain strict confidentiality
regarding all information pertaining to company policies, pricing,
contract terms, trade secrets, competitive information, strategic
information, patient date, forms, manuals, charts, employee data,
or any other sensitive or confidential information obtained while
employed by or pertaining to the company, its employees, business
information, or patients. Due to the extremely sensitive nature of
this position, this duty of strict confidentiality extends beyond
the term of employment. Supervised by and reports to Operations
Management (including Operations Supervisors and General Manger).
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Keywords: Falck Rocky Mountain, Seattle , Paramedic, Healthcare , Seattle, Washington
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