Position Description
The employee is herein advised of, and will adhere to, the below job function summary as well as all items listed in the DOH functional job description. This summary identifies the principle functions of the EMT-P. Additional tasks may be added, at the discretion of the Company, provided the task lies within the normal domain of the Job Description. This summary does not negate the employee’s responsibility to comply with the current Company Policies or to follow standard work practices as defined by the Company.
Education: High School graduate or GED
Training and Experience: PA Paramedic certification with medical command
as described by the PA Department of Health
and the U.S. department of Transportation. Additional
on-the-job training and experience may be considered as beneficial.
Principle Duties and responsibilities:
A. Duties as a member of the crew team:
1. Answer all ambulance calls efficiently. Paramedic must use diplomacy and tact at all times and be courteous and polite to the patient, his relations and friends, and all hospital personnel.
2. Place patient on stretcher, carry to vehicle and position in proper area in vehicle, exercising care so not to aggravate the injury.
3. Administer Basic and Advanced Life Support treatments to the patients, knowing
what treatment to apply and how to apply such.
4. Ability to maintain order at the patient pick-up site.
5. Ability and knowledge to communicate with the public
6. Ability to operate a Company vehicle at a safe and controlled speed.
7. The ability to choose the best route to the hospital, considering conditions of roads and patient comfort. Knowledge of all traffic regulations and speed limits.
8. Assure vehicles are in required working conditions at all times. Report any defects or malfunctions to the Supervisor.
9. Assure vehicles are properly stocked and equipment is clean and in good working condition after each call.
10. Complete tripsheets and all other required evaluation forms on all patient transports.
B. Other Related duties:
1. Maintain good relations and communication with all hospital and related health care
personnel.
2. Work cooperatively with all staff personnel.
3. Make recommendations to the Supervisor as to how the quality of methods and procedures can be improved.
4. Adhere to safety, sanitation and housekeeping regulations in both the vehicles and bases of operations.
5. Attend continuing training conferences and meetings concerning current methods of medical treatment.
6. Perform other related duties as may be assigned or required.
Special Demand:
Display tact and empathy in dealing with a variety of types of patients, many of
who are in a disturbed condition. Willingness to assist a patient having a variety of
illnesses. Constantly demonstrate good driving skills and judgment in moving
patients. Works under general supervision performing tasks that are
standardized but which require occasional independent decisions.
Scope of Care:
The Paramedic will not attempt any procedure for which he/she has not been certified
to administer.
The Policy and Procedure Manual is recognized as the criteria for establishing
proper procedures. It is the responsibility of the Paramedic to be familiar with these
procedures by referring to the manuals.
