PARAMEDIC - IEMS

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic responds in emergency vehicle to the scene of reported medical emergencies, as directed by communications center. This position manages, supervises and is responsible for all aspects of patient's emergency care by providing efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, in transport, and in the emergency room. This position provides emergency medical care at the basic and advanced life support level according to Indianapolis EMS practices, policies, and established protocols.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responds in emergency vehicle to the scene of reported medical emergencies, as directed by communications center or instructions from a District Lieutenant or Operations Commander
• Manages, supervises and is responsible for all aspects of patient's emergency care by providing efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, in transit to the emergency room in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocols
• Provides specific medical care in conjunction with physician, nursing and allied health staff in the hospital in accordance with established practices and protocol
• Calculates drip rates and drug concentrations, renders appropriate approved intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as indicated by online medical direction and / or established EMS Protocols.
• Document in writing or by approved electronic means all relevant information in a prescribed format (I.E. Run Report, ESO Report)
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining controlled medications (narcotics)
• Drives an emergency vehicle under emergent and non - emergent conditions
• Exercises independent judgment in critical, emergency situations
• Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations
• Attends continuing education, refresher courses, medical audit programs and training programs as required by IEMS, medical direction, or certifying agency
• Participates actively in continuing education and medical audit programs

Associated Job Duties

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must have specific knowledge of :

Must be able to :

Must have :

Responsibility

Judgment

Contacts- Internal / External

Special Effort Required

Working Environment

It is Indianapolis EMS' philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status or physical or mental ability. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these conditions will not be allowed or tolerated. For additional questions please contact us at 317-630-7427 or humanresources@indianapolisems.org.