EMT-Paramedic

NATURE OF WORK The purpose of Paramedic is the highest level of Emergency Medical Service with responsibility of advance life support. A Paramedic shall oversee the Ambulance and all other persons employed thereon as otherwise provided. A Paramedic is licensed by the State Committee of Public Health, as having successfully completed the appropriate course of instruction and is in substantial compliance with all additional requirements, may render emergency medical care to sick and injured at the scene of an emergency and during transport to a hospital until such time as patient care responsibility can be assumed by regular hospital personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS General Typical duties are same as E.M.T. - Intermediate plus the following: Be able to administer certain drugs by order of a physician. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Training and experience equivalent to: Must be 18 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to meet minimum physical fitness standards. Must have successfully completed E.M.T. Intermediate Course and be State licensed. Valid Alabama driver’s license with the ability to be insured by the city’s liability insurance carrier. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.