Paramedic - Arrow Champaign

The Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests. Has assigned daily and weekly duties, such as cleaning of ambulances and medi-vans, to complete during work hours. Provides directions and leadership to EMT on calls that require Advanced Life Support. Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.Checks and monitors ambulance readinessCleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all time.Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance callsTransports patients in wheel chair van when needed.Manages care of patients during transport to the hospital.Assess blood glucose and provides treatment if necessary.Monitors heart rhythms, interprets 12 lead ECG and provides ACLS management when necessary. Performs CPR.Administers medications through multiple routes. (IV, IO, IM, SQ, IN)Intubates adult and pediatric patients. Managers airway during transportAssists in childbirth out of the hospital. Manages care of mother and baby.

Created: 2024-11-14