City of Belton
Paramedic
City of Belton, Belton, Missouri, United States, 64012
Department: Fire
Reports To: Station Captain
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE: We serve our community with "PRIDE" through exceptional emergency medical response, public education, and charitable community service. Paramedics will be assigned to a shift and station as designated by the Fire Chief working under a normal assignment consisting of twenty-four-hour tours. He/she is responsible to and reports directly to the Station Captain. Personnel are directed by departmental guidelines through direct supervision of the Station Captain. It is Paramedic's responsibility to maintain a high level of self-motivation for self-improvement and advancement within the department.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.
Assume patient care and assess, treat, and perform ALS procedures while effectively directing other team members during all types of EMS responses. Complete timely and thorough written and or verbal reports. Other various support functions include daily station, apparatus, and equipment inspections and general preventative maintenance. Driving approved and assigned fire department vehicles, in particular, department ambulances under emergency and non-emergency conditions. Participates in various other activities during tours of duty such as public relations/education, safety inspections/pre-plan activities, department/company training and other special assignments as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Advanced knowledge and practical skills ability in the ALS care and treatment of EMS patients such as, IV insertion, ETT placement, EKG interpretation, etc. Knowledge of response districts. Good knowledge of departmental Rules and Regulations, SOG's, and Protocols. Ability to clearly and calmly communicate with peers, officers, patients, public, and others under stressful time sensitive situations.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED Missouri EMT-P license Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current AHA Basic Life Support Valid driver's license
Physical Requirements: Must possess physical agility necessary to lift and move patients safely.
Reports To: Station Captain
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE: We serve our community with "PRIDE" through exceptional emergency medical response, public education, and charitable community service. Paramedics will be assigned to a shift and station as designated by the Fire Chief working under a normal assignment consisting of twenty-four-hour tours. He/she is responsible to and reports directly to the Station Captain. Personnel are directed by departmental guidelines through direct supervision of the Station Captain. It is Paramedic's responsibility to maintain a high level of self-motivation for self-improvement and advancement within the department.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.
Assume patient care and assess, treat, and perform ALS procedures while effectively directing other team members during all types of EMS responses. Complete timely and thorough written and or verbal reports. Other various support functions include daily station, apparatus, and equipment inspections and general preventative maintenance. Driving approved and assigned fire department vehicles, in particular, department ambulances under emergency and non-emergency conditions. Participates in various other activities during tours of duty such as public relations/education, safety inspections/pre-plan activities, department/company training and other special assignments as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Advanced knowledge and practical skills ability in the ALS care and treatment of EMS patients such as, IV insertion, ETT placement, EKG interpretation, etc. Knowledge of response districts. Good knowledge of departmental Rules and Regulations, SOG's, and Protocols. Ability to clearly and calmly communicate with peers, officers, patients, public, and others under stressful time sensitive situations.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED Missouri EMT-P license Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current AHA Basic Life Support Valid driver's license
Physical Requirements: Must possess physical agility necessary to lift and move patients safely.