Paramedic

Position Summary: Provides pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured persons within Kent County and surrounding areas. Paramedic provides medical care and treatment to individuals who are ill and/or injured. Responsibilities also include data entry, preparation and maintenance of records and reports relating to emergency care administered.Work is performed with considerable technical independence and is evaluated in terms of the applications of approved techniques, safety, and skilled operations of equipment in transporting patients to hospitals or other locations of emergency care. Essential Functions: - Provides immediate response and emergency assessment and care for any person within the Kent County service area. - Establishes calm communication with patients and/or those calling for assistance; quickly determines the source of injury or illness in order to apply effective treatment protocols. - Transports patient to hospital, as necessary. - Communicates with hospital personnel while on scene or en-route as needed; provides status upon arrival. - Operates emergency vehicle in a safe manner in routine and emergency situations. - Write reports for each call with details of the medical emergency and actions taken. - Creates specific reviews and reports as needed, including response times or explanations of deviation from standard protocols. - Participate in continuing education training to maintain certifications. - Maintains, cleans, and restocks emergency vehicles; performs daily checks to ensure readiness. - Performs general housekeeping activities at the station. - Provides guidance to EMS volunteers when needed. - Performs other duties as required. Supervision: The position reports to the Chief of Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic Supervisors. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Communications Skills: Ability to quickly establish effective communications with patients, family, or friends and other first responders in dangerous or emotional situations. Ability to write clearly and informatively; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. - Customer Service: Represents the department professionally and effectively in both internal and external interactions. Manage difficult or challenging situations successfully. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of cultural background, status, or position. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. - Innovation and Change Management Skills: Displays original thinking and creativity. Develop innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that is easily understood. Understands and contributes to evolving processes in response to changing communities and advances in technology. - Technical Skills: Effectively uses emergency radio equipment and standard emergency medical equipment. - Additional Requirements, must: - Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire, - Be able to operate emergency vehicles in accordance with county and state driving procedures and Advanced Life Support Standard Operating Procedures. Education and Experience: High School diploma. Twelve (12) months field experience as a Paramedic or equivalent technical training, education, or experience. Valid Drivers License and an acceptable mo tor vehicle record. Valid National Registry Paramedic Licensure Valid Maryland Paramedic Licensure Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or Equivalent Advanced Pediatric Care Certification []{style="margin: 0px; padding: "}