Paramedic III

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:
* Diligently completes assigned responsibilities, while functioning within established hospital, division and EMS guidelines, standards and directives, under the immediate supervision of the charge paramedic or section-head.
* Accountable for providing high quality patient care, both pre-hospital and in-hospital, based on a competent understanding of the patient needs, within established policies, procedures and protocols.
* Provides attentive patient care in a thorough, efficient and cost effective manner.
* Maintains an awareness of the patient's physical, medical and cultural needs at all times.
* Maintains a working knowledge of current trends in EMS and new developments in the healthcare field.
* Anticipates potential problems and responds to them appropriately.
* Accountable for operating and maintaining EMS vehicles and equipment properly, to avoid damage or breakage.
* Prepare and complete required reports.
* Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
* Administration:
* Eagerly exercises detailed attention to duty, while efficiently completing obligatory requirements.
* Ensures EMS vehicles, equipment and supplies are in a constant state of readiness all times.
* Consistently adheres to and implements EMS administrative and medical control directives.
* Willingly completes administrative and clinical functions as assigned by the charge paramedic or section-head.
* Ensures a proper utilization and assignment of staff in duty.
* Actively participates in EMS staff meetings.
* Education & Research:
* Consistently attends skills maintenance programs to ensure professional proficiency.
* Maintains professional licensure and required certifications.
* Participates in the development and presentation of educational awareness programs.
* Attempts to improve communications in English / Arabic.
* Assists in the orientation and professional development of other EMS personnel.
* Attends professional development courses and participates in professional research programs.
* Quality:
* Provides continuous feedback to improve working environment and patient care.
* Continually strives to deliver a higher level of quality care.
* Utilizes medical supplies properly, to avoid wastage.
* Assists in situational problem solving and in the utilization of limited resources and supplies.
* Anticipates ways to assist other staff members, while encouraging a cohesive teamwork approach in the workplace.
* Professionalism:
* Works in harmonious partnership with members of the EMS team and other health care professionals.
* Promotes a positive attitude within the EMS team while responding to the needs of fellow team members.
* Maintains a professional image and proper grooming at all times.
* Punctual, arrives on time for duty, organizes daily tasks and break times efficiently and effectively.
* Respect patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
* Participate in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a team.
* Performs other related duties as required.

Job Qualifications and Experience
Minimum or Required :
* Bachelor Degree in EMS or in Nursing with EMS certificate. No experience
* Valid SCFHS Certificate
* Courses: BLS / ACLS / PALS / PHTLS
Preferred :
Courses: AMLS Critical care EMT-Paramedic
Valid driver's License