Paramedic

Essential Functions

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance

Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient

Monitors cardiac patient

Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs

Observes, records, and reports to physician patient's condition, treatments, and significant incidents

Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body

Administers injections of medications and drugs

Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center

Communicates with physician, and other medical personnel in person and by radio-telephone

Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, material, and equipment.

Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities

May drive mobile unit to and from emergency scene

Cleans assigned emergency vehicle

Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment

Conducts safety inspections and restocking of first aid supplies as directed

May require other duties as assigned.