Paramedic

Horn Lake Fire Department is seeking a Nationally Registered Paramedic. The Paramedic position is a full-time, permanent position in the Fire Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Lieutenant. The person in this position is supervised on a daily basis and may oversee one full-time employee. The Paramedic works regularly scheduled hours year round, with occasional overtime or night/shift work when the work load demands it in emergency situations. This position works 30% indoors with 70% outdoors and requires work to be done in all types of weather conditions. The position has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials only in emergency situations, which patients have been in contact with. This exposure includes but is not limited to the products of combustion such as plastics, rubber, gasoline, and other petroleum products and various types of chemicals. The person in this position must be nationally registered as a Paramedic, hold an MS State Certification as a Paramedic along with an EMS drivers license and a state valid driver's license and keep up with all certifications and CEU's. The stress level associated with this position is higher during emergency situations. Physical work involved with this position includes but is not limited to some of the same activities done by fire division personnel.

Job Requirements

Provides emergency medical services for the city
Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments
Checks medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory
Required to transfer, lift and move patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques
Utilize city computer system for patient care documentation, record keeping, pre-incident planning and other job-related functions
Ensure that equipment is fully prepared and functional at all times
Acts as a first responder to all types of emergency situations within response area
Performs and documents required equipment inspections as assigned
Participates in preventative maintenance on medical apparatus, and station maintenance
Prepares various reports and other documents
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

Necessary Skills

Knowledge of emergency medical care at the paramedic level; local codes related to EMS emergencies, state statutes, city ordinances, and standard office practices and procedures.
Location and direction to all hospitals in DeSoto and Shelby Counties
General map reading skills
Familiarity with existing triage, treatment and patient transport protocols
Proficiency in advanced life support procedures
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to follow both written and oral communication; ability to communicate in a written and verbal manner; ability to exercise appropriate safety tactics in medical emergencies
In addition to BLS (basic life support) skills, must be proficient in advanced life support (ALS) skills including but not limited to IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway control and a variety of medication therapies
Ability to handle high levels of personal stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions, including verbal and physical, witnessing death and critical injuries
Operate equipment properly and safely
Work as a team member with other employees
Make decisions within specified time restraints
Work autonomously when necessary
Deal with others in a professional manner
Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with public and other employees
Follow departmental and city procedures

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled