Paramedic
Company: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: February 20, 2021
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Job Description:
Under direction of the assigned EMS Captain/Supervisor, provides
ambulance transport services as a member of the Sacramento
Metropolitan Fire District (District) Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Division.The non-firefighter position of Paramedic (EMT-P)
works under the direct supervision of the EMS assigned Captain in
conjunction with other District Staff and the overall direction of
the Operations Division.- The primary responsibility of the EMT-P
is to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care and transport of
patients as a component of the Sacramento County 911 EMS System.-
An EMT-P is required to be able to make critical decisions that
impact the safety, well being, or life of patients and members of
the District in stressful situations.- The EMT-P is expected to
execute sound judgment that demonstrates the highest of ethical and
moral standards in the performance of job duties and other
situations with and without explicit direction. -The Single Role
Paramedic is a three (3) year limited term position.- The term of
employment may be extended as necessary at the discretion of the
Fire Chief.The Paramedic position is expected to transition into
the Firefighter/Paramedic position within the three (3) year term.
-Employees transitioning into the rank of
Firefighter/Paramedic-must possess (a) Paramedic License accredited
in Sacramento-County and in good standing with the District,-(b)
Six month appraisal with satisfactory scores as a Paramedic, (c)
CPAT card that is valid within 12 months of the final filing date
for Firefighter/Paramedic as determined by the District, (d)
receive a passing score in an interview process. -Examples Of
Essential Duties: This job description is intended to convey
information essential to understanding the scope of the position;
it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts,
duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the
position.-The incumbent will be required to perform a full range of
EMS skills and services, including but not limited to:-1.---Operate
District owned ambulances and other District vehicles as directed,
including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the
ambulance transportation team.-2.- -A licensed Paramedic is
authorized to do any of the following procedures utilizing both BLS
and ALS level skills during training, while at the scene of-an
emergency, or during patient care, but is not limited to:-A.-
-Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on
a patient care report- - - - - - - - - - - - --B.- -Render both
basic and advance life support, rescue and first aid to
patients-C.- -Obtain and document diagnostic signs including but
not limited to temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
rates, level of consciousness, pupil status and electrocardiogram
interpretations--D.- -Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
including the use of mechanical adjuncts to advanced
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual difibrillators and
automated external defibrillators (AED)--E.- -Use the following
adjunctive airway breathing aids:-1.----- Oropharyngeal airway;
nasopharyngeal airway;2.----- Advanced airways to include
Supraglottic and endotracheal intubation3.----- Waveform
capnography4.----- Suction devices;5.----- Basic and advanced
oxygen delivery devices; and6.----- Manual and mechanical
ventilating devices designed for pre-hospital use.--F.- Use various
types of stretchers and body immobilization devices.G. Provide
initial pre-hospital emergency care of traumaH.- Perform basic
field triage-I. -Transport patientsJ. -Manage patients within their
scope of practiceK. -Administration of emergency medications per
Sacramento County-EMS ProtocolsL. Lifting patients into ambulances
on a gurneyM. Contact and obtain direction from base hospitals
regarding patient care-3.----Cleans and decontaminates equipment
including but not limited to, ambulances and EMS equipment.-4.----
Collection and documentation of patient billing information per
District policy.-5.----Maintains and restocks inventory of
ambulance and station EMS supplies through logistics orders.-6.----
Performs preventative maintenance inspections (PMI) on assigned
apparatus.-7.----Follows all Federal, State, County, Local, and
District laws, regulations, protocols, and policies including the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA).-8.----Attend and successfully complete District and
hospital training sessions and drills.-9.----Participates in
overseeing operational readiness and cleanliness of apparatus and
equipment.-10.--Performs other duties as directed by District Staff
in accordance with the EMS Division.11.- Regular and reliable
attendance is a requirement of the job.---Typical Qualifications: -
AGE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.-EDUCATION:-1. - -
High School Diploma or equivalent.-2.---- Possession of and ability
to maintain a-current non-probationary California EMT-P License
with a current CPR card.--National Registry Cards will not be
accepted.---3.---- Must be accredited as an-EMT-P by the Sacramento
County Emergency Medical Agency prior to completion of
academy.-EXPERIENCE:-Work experience on a transporting ambulance is
highly desirable.- LICENSE:-Possession of and ability to maintain a
current valid California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition
of employmentBACKGROUND-INVESTIGATION:-Candidates offered formal
employment must be successful in all examination phases, including
passing the District's background investigation-to include a
criminal history check, DMV verification, credit history
review,-truth verification examination, psychological examination,
physical examination, and a drug screening.----BENEFITS:-The
District offers a wide variety of programs covering health and
dental insurance, life insurance, PERS Safety retirement (2.7% @ 57
-for PEPRA Members, or 3% @ 50 for Classic Members), sick leave,
vacation leave, and 457 deferred compensation.* Health Benefits--
CalPERS health insurance offering variety of HMO's and PPO's.
District contributes 92% of the health plan premium and the
employee is responsible for the remaining 8% of the premium. Dental
and vision insurance are also paid by the District.* Life
Insurance-- $20,000 for the first probationary year and $100,000
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