Paramedic – Part Time – Wilson County Government
The purpose of this classification is to respond to calls for assistance in order to provide emergency medical care to persons that have suffered a medical illness or traumatic event and responding to fire/rescue emergency calls. The Paramedic should maintain current knowledge and skills in EMS material. Maintain a professional attitude at all
times, have good public relation skills and ability to talk professionally to other health care providers. The Paramedic should act as a patient advocate, keeping the well being of the patient the highest priority at all times. The Paramedic is the team leader of the ambulance crew and provides efficient and specialized advanced emergency medical care to the sick, injured and/or critically ill patients during all phases of an ambulance call. The Paramedic is responsible for
• Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents,
fires, natural disasters, explosions, multiple-casualty incidents, trapped persons, special rescue situations, or other emergency situations; coordinates activities between medical team and emergency responders from other agencies.
• Operates an ambulance and or fire truck to respond to emergency calls; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including in day/night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; determines best
• Conducts patient assessments; assesses nature and severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems; determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance; performs patient triage; takes and records patient’s vital signs; performs physical examinations
• Administers basic/advanced life support care at emergency scene and during transport in accordance with established medical standards;; performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with lifethreatening or non life-threatening conditions, per established procedures or as authorized/directed by physicians; responds to cardiac and respiratory emergencies; provides basic airway management and CPR; maintains circulation; provides spinal management and immobilization; provides fluid resuscitation by IV;
manages bleeding and post-traumatic shock; assists with childbirth; administers medications as appropriate; observes, records, and monitors patient’s condition and effects of medication.
• Transports patients to medical facilities; stabilizes patients for hospital transport; performs physical lifting techniques associated with moving patients between incident site, stretcher, or ambulance; restrains
• Provides reassurance, comfort, counseling, or mediation to patients and family members, in accordance with
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; takes appropriate measures to prevent disease transmission or exposure to bodily fluids.
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies,
which may include an ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, cardiac monitor, glucose monitor, defibrillator,
• endotracheal tube, external pacing device, 12 lead ECG airway equipment, intravenous pump, laryngoscope, pulse oximetry monitor, CPAP, auto-ventilator, splinting devices, suction equipment,
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition,
which may include inspecting/testing equipment, checking fluid levels, refueling vehicles, or washing/cleaning equipment; decontaminates ambulance interior and related equipment; disposes of
• Maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, and reference materials for
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, dispatchers, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, hospital personnel, medical professionals, property owners/occupants, patients/victims, family members, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service or assistance; returns calls as necessary; communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and
• Performs code enforcement, pre-fire surveys and building inspections, fire suppression and rescue
• Safety sensitive position subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random drug
• Must possess and maintain current International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Within three (3) years of full time employment you are required to have obtained the following:
• Tennessee Fire Commission Firefighter I
• Tennessee Fire Commission Firefighter II
• TEMA or TFACA Hazmat Awareness and Operations
• Tennessee Fire Commission Driver Operator
• Vehicle Extrication
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. May have stressful time
constraints in daily runs as well as meeting deadlines for meetings.
Frequently are asked to professionally deal with difficult and challenging people.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; the ability to interpret graphs; and the ability to perform calculations related to drug dosage and drip rates.
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of frequent lifting, standing, walking both normal and uneven sometimes slippery surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, and
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately to extremely heavy objects and materials (20-125 pounds); may occasionally involve even heavier objects and materials (up to 200 pounds). This position requires the ability to constantly be in a position to drive a specialized vehicle, use of fingers, ability to grasp, and flexible wrist motions.
Sensory Requirements: Most all tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, visual cues or signals and ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, hazardous materials, toxic agents, violence,
disease, or pathogenic substances
Wilson County, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this classification description by the employee assigned to the position and the immediate
supervisor.
Department: | WEMA |
Shift: | 24 Hour Shifts/ Initial Orientation will be 8 hour days |
Job Type: | Part Time |
Education: | Other Diploma/Certificate |
Pay Rate: | $14.50/hour |
Duration: | |
Travel: | |
Job Description: | |
Preferred Skills: | WEMA Training Division APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum Employment Requirements
1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Must have a GED or high school diploma from an accredited school.
3. Must be a current AEMT, or EMTP license by the Tennessee Division of EMS. If you have passed the NREMT exam but not received your state card, you may provide a copy of your NAEMT card and proof of state application (consideration will be given).
4. Must have a current (not expired) AHA Health Care Provider card.
5. Recommended completion of the FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, & 800 (or 800B) courses. If this is not met at application, it is required by the end of the orientation.
6. Fire training is preferred but not mandatory initially. If no previous fire training the applicant understands they will be required to complete basic fire course within 1 year.
7. Must not be addicted to any prescription or illegal drug or the excessive use of alcohol, applicant must pass a drug screen.
8. Must be of good moral character and reputation. Convictions or pending charges of any crime involving moral turpitude will disqualify an applicant.
9. Must pass a physical examination to verify being medically fit to wear a respirator and to meet TN division of EMS physical requirements.
10. Pass criminal background check.
11. Pass a department physical ability test.
12. Agree to becoming cross trained in fire, EMS, & rescue. The following items are required at the time of your application to verify training.
1. Application with complete and accurate information including valid contact phone numbers.
2. Copy of Tennessee AEMT, or EMT-P license.
3. Copy of FEMA Independent Study 100, 200, 700, & 800 (or 800B) certifications.
4. Copy of AHA Healthcare provider card.
5. Copy of High school diploma or GED.
6. A list of all training, please do NOT provide a copy of all certificates, this will be needed only if you are hired for your training file. This list will assist the hiring/application committee to see a summary of any training/experience that the applicant has.
1. To apply go to www.wilsoncountytn.gov under job openings. All applications are submitted online along with resume and certifications uploaded. Applications are accepted only during available job openings. |