EMT - Paramedic

Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care Stocks supplies Washes trucks, cleans bays and station Completes Run Reports and billing Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) “EMS 1 Medic”, including, but not limited to: Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers Ensure all shifts are covered Carrying the EMS cell phone Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed Completing shift report Act as float medic Additional duties as assigned