Position Purpose and Summary:
The Critical Care Paramedic is an employee who performs duties associated with providing rescue services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Baraboo District Ambulance Service policies.
The Critical Care Paramedic is a Wisconsin licensed Paramedic that has received additional State-approved training, and has received the CCP endorsement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal and representative of activities required to be performed for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Respond to emergency calls, non-emergency calls, inter-facility transfers, and standby-by events
When needed, administer advanced life support (ALS) to patients within the pre-hospital setting, as well as with inter-facility transfers
Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed
Rescue and extricate victims of accidents or entrapment, using proper rescue and medical techniques
Communicate with medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center
Maintain order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends
Perform radio and telephone communications
Complete patient care forms and obtain appropriate signatures
Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law
The employee may access protected health insurance information and other patient information to the extent that is necessary to complete the expected job duties
Drive and operate specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal and state law
Assure that vehicles are in good working condition at all times; are properly maintained and stocked; have all necessary equipment which is in good working order
Clean, organize, and restock vehicles in a ready condition after each call
Clean the station, wash dishes, empty trash, wash and dry towels and uniforms, along with other cleaning duties
Represent the Service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events
Maintain a working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and major locations
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable standards of care, including equipment functions and uses
Attend continuing education classes as needed
Assure that all certifications, licenses, and registrations are up to date
Arrive to work at scheduled times and proper locations, ready to begin work and respond to calls at that allotted time period.
Follow employee attendance requirements, based upon FMLA and FLSA parameters.