RECRUITMENT

ALAMOSA Ambulance: Paramedic

Job Overview:
The Paramedic shall be the lead person in charge of patient care in the pre-hospital setting. He/ she will help in all areas of patient care for E.R, ICU, MED SURG ETC. The paramedic will also be responsible for restocking and maintaining EMS equipment and reporting any problem areas to EMS Supervisor / Director. The Paramedic will also be assigned to take secondary call. (Dates may vary). The Paramedic is responsible for maintaining all of his / her certifications that are required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure and/or Certifications Required:

• Current Colorado Paramedic Certification. ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS or equivalent.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent along with current state EMT-P certification

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• ability to make procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
• knowledge of pre-hospital patient care and EMS operations
• ability to perform clinical operations and procedures
• ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care needs
• current with certification requirements and standards
• ability to perform patient evaluation and triage procedures
• competent with the use of instruments and equipment
• ability to perform the procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids
• high energy level
• excellent communication, organizational skills

Experience Required:

• Experience prefered by not necessessaryBasic Computer Skills
• Knowledge of use of electronic media in healthcare plan

Last Modified: April 23, 2007