JOB TITLE: Paramedic (NRP) - Cody

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services

REPORTS TO: Emergency Medical Services Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Paramedic (NRP) provides direct and indirect care through the Policies, Protocols, and Guidelines set by Cody Regional Health (CRH), Cody Regional Health Emergency Medical Services (CRH-EMS), and the State of Wyoming Office of EMS (OEMS); and is accountable for and provides care within the set standards of practice. The Paramedic (NRP) is a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and must work with fire department personnel, law enforcement, first responders and other healthcare providers to deliver care to ill and injured patients in the out-of-hospital as well as hospital setting.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. They must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Currently licensed as a Wyoming EMT-Paramedic. Current National Registry – Paramedic or ability to obtain within 6-months of start date.

EXPERIENCE

One plus year of EMS service preferred. (Basic; Intermediate; Paramedic).

SKILLS

• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Good driving skills are essential.
• Must have ability to quickly and calmly react to life threatening situations.
• Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people of different cultural backgrounds and educational levels.
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality of all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Ability to assess and treat patients to the US DOT and Wyoming Office of EMS, EMT- Paramedic level.
• Partial list of skills:

Endotracheal Intubation Orogastric / Nasogastric Tube Insertions

Combitube Insertions Interpretive EKG

Defibrillation Needle Thoracentesis

Cardioversion Surgical Cricothyroidotomy

Transcutaneous Pacing Authorized Medications Administration

IV and IO Access Foley Catheter Insertion

Rapid Sequence Intubation Ventilator Management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Is knowledgeable of and works within all pertinent, established CRH and CRH EMS Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
• Provide leadership and direction for the EMS crew on duty.
• Provide problem solving for situations that require immediate solutions that affect the department’s operation, which may include but is not limited to, staffing on an emergency basis.
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing necessary for daily operations of the EMS department.
• Act at all times in a professional manner, and will be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Document a complete and accurate patient care in WATRS. All patient documentation must be completed the same day the call was performed by the end of the shift. That includes all pertinent information, associated reports and logs.
• Responsible for the daily operation, inspection, and restocking of the ambulance and equipment.
• Respond in a timely manner to emergencies when on duty or on call.
• Treat patients, public and other healthcare providers and public safety personnel with respect and dignity.
• Attend and participate in all department trainings, run reviews, or assigned web-fbased trainings.
• Maintain competency on all equipment within scope of practice.
• Maintain a professional appearance of the approved uniform and dress code in accordance to the CRH EMS Uniform Policy.
• Performs station duties including cleaning, detailing, inventorying, and stocking all vehicles, supply cabinets, etc.
• Follow the EMS chain of command structure.
• Adheres to the EMS Culture statement and promotes a positive culture throughout the organization.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Ability to safely operate an ambulance in non-emergency and emergency driving conditions.
• Assist in the Emergency Department under the direction and supervision of CRH or a CRH contracted Physician. While assisting in the ED in the capacity of Paramedic, all medications which may be administered under the Paramedic Scope of Practice will be done so only with the voice or written order of the CRH or CRH contracted Physician on duty.
• Enhance growth by obtaining ITLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor and BLS Instructor
• Certification. If available but not required, respond as a First Responder in out of town service areas if near the emergency.
• Assist students and observers with EMS operations.
• Must have a working knowledge of the geographic area, street systems, and demographics of CRH Emergency Medical Services coverage area.
• Assist in community service events.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the EMS Department Director or Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Respect the dignity, welfare, basic rights of all patients and employees.
• Maintain insurability for hospital motor vehicle coverage.
• Assist in security operations of CRH and its facilities. EMS staff only provide security presence when available, and should never perform enforcement duties or place themselves in harm’s way.
• Maintain insurability for hospital motor vehicle coverage.