POSITION SUMMARY
An EMT-P/CP (Community Paramedic) is a person certified by the State of Missouri to perform advanced life support and medical care. They will be responsible to ensure that all equipment is present and in operating order. They will complete Emergency Medical Service reports for incidents which they are the lead EMT-P. The Community Paramedic will also be responsible for administering the Mobile Integrated Health Care program as outlined by the Grandview Fire Department. The Community Paramedic will be responsible for additional patient reporting of those they may evaluate, assess, treat, or follow-up.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Work is performed with the latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and action under the general supervision of the EMS Chief.
The Community Paramedic is responsible for medical control for all patient care that may be given, or any non-emergent resources set up for the patient.
Job responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following, which are listed in no particular order or significance:
- Although the Community Paramedic is generally not assigned to these duties, they may be required to direct or participate in the rescue of persons from physically threatening situations.
- Provides both basic and advanced life support care including by not limited to:
- Comprehensive patient assessment.
- Differential diagnosis.
- Invasive airway management.
- Cardiac monitoring and interpretation.
- Administration of medications.
- Community Paramedic Program evaluations and resource management including clinical follow-ups of at risk or referred patients.
- Performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, utilizes the standards set under the American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Participates in infection control and directs all fire service personnel to protect themselves while on the emergency or non-emergency scene.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relations with associates, other public safety agencies, civic and other official groups, and the public.
- Expresses ideas clear, both orally and in writing.
- Is responsible for verbal and written communication with the patient, other pre-hospital providers, and hospital personnel, including physician medical directors, home health agencies, and other partners established by the Community Paramedic Program.
- Appropriately responds to public concerns and complaints.
- Appropriately responds to patients of focus as outlined in the Community Paramedic Program Plan.
minimum qualifications
- The Community Paramedic must have a valid Missouri EMT-P/Community Paramedic License as specified by Missouri Bureau of EMS regulation (19 CSR 30-40.800).
- The Community Paramedic should have no less than six years clinical experience acting primarily in a lead Advanced Life Support (ALS) transporting provider role.
- Shall hold current certifications in the following:
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support or Fire Department approved alternative.
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support or Fire Department Approved alternative.
Preferred
- The Community Paramedic is desired to have 10 or more years’ experience acting primarily in a lead Advanced Life Support (ALS) transporting provider role.
- Demonstrates proficiency in college level Math, Science, and English.
- Associates and or bachelor’s degree is not required but is desirable.
- American Heart Association instructor certification in Heartsaver, Healthcare Provider, and Advance Cardiac Life Support.
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- National Registry certification unless otherwise grandfathered by the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
- Instructor certifications in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEMS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS).
- Experience in an existing Community Paramedic program.
- Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Understand and act in accordance with Department policies, rules, and instructions.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in operation of firefighting equipment.
- Perform emergency medical practices and procedures at the level of license held.
- Perform general medical procedures outlined in the Community Paramedic Scope of Practice or as outlined in Department protocols.
- Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies and in urgent patient care situations.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
- Perform general office and clerical duties in support of the Community Paramedic Program and all other Department activities.
- Operate a computer and learn how to use general and job specific computer applications such as electronic patient care reporting software.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and members of other public agencies, including social services, home health care, primary care physicians and professionals, and hospital staff.
- Although not generally required to do so, the Community Paramedic may be required to work in a communal environment that includes common sleeping, eating, and restroom facilities.
- The Community Paramedic should be able to work in emergency and non-emergency conditions and employ effective courses of action including providing guidance on variable resources or needs of a patient enrolled or referred to the Community Paramedic Program.
- Operate and maintain voice radio equipment.
- Pass required oral, manipulative, and written exams as required from time to time.
Pay
$25.03 Hourly
TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):
- E-Mail: jobs@grandview.org
- Fax: 816-763-3902
- Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030
- Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application
