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Marion County EMS is accepting applications for a Kansas Certified Paramedics. We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated professionals to join our team. We are a progressive service providing both ALS and BLS units with a combination of full time and volunteer stations. Our EMS professionals enjoy receiving a very competitive wage and benefit package. Obtaining 144 hours of sick leave and 144 hours of vacation a year. In house continuing education with opportunities for out-of-house education. We are able to utilize Zoll vents, Lucas devices as well as RSI capabilities. Excellent BC/BS plans with KPERS retirement. Our team operates on a 48/96 rotation with an annual call volume of 1200 calls. There are no residency or on call requirements.

Job description attached.

PARAMEDIC Rev 06-16

Department: Emergency Medical Services

Reports To: Emergency Medical Service Director

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Emergency Medical Service Director, the Paramedic is a non-exempt position under

the FLSA. The employee in this position must be able to deliver Basic Life Support procedures. This position is

responsible for being proficient in providing emergency medical care to the victim(s), and take action to prevent

unnecessary patient suffering or injury. The employee in this position may perform all functions found under the heading

of EMR, EMT, and A-EMT. The paramedic also needs to have a good basic knowledge of state and federal regulations

and requirements for ambulance services and personnel, as well as knowledge of current HIPAA requirements.

Essential Functions

? Monitor IV fluids and drips which include (with/without medications being added) normal saline, D5W, lactated

ringers, and blood or blood by products;

? Deliver advanced life support procedures are to include initiate intravenous therapy, gastric suctioning by intubation,

endotracheal intubation, and intraosseous infusion;

? Administer parenteral injections of any of the following classes of drugs anti-arrhythmic agents, vagolytic agents,

chronotropic agents, analgesic agents, alkalinizing agents, and vasopressor agents;

? Perform invasive techniques which include needle thoracostomy, cricothyrotomy, EZ I/O, and intraosseous infusion;

Marginal Functions

? Monitors service and personnel for compliance with state and federal regulations;

? Maintains patient confidentiality responsible for keeping all medical records confidential;

? Familiar with HIPAA Privacy Act for Patients and crew members

? Other related duties as deemed necessary or as assigned;

Paramedic

Emergency Medical Services Department

Minimum Position Requirements

Experience:

Education: Paramedic certified. Associates degree but not required.

Skills: Knowledge of EMS equipment. Good working knowledge of medical terminology. Good

communication skills. The ability to receive, understand, carry out, and communicate oral and written

instructions. The ability to read maps and drive an emergency vehicle to site locations. Needs basic

knowledge of state and federal regulations and requirements for ambulance services and personnel.

Willingness to do what is reasonably necessary to keep a unit/crew in operation. Requires a valid Kansas

drivers license. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and billing. Ability to deal

with public. Must be self-motivated; be able to be spontaneous, versatile, and able to work independently.

Problem Solving: Day to day problem solving exists in this position. Problems include dealing with public

and unforeseen vehicle emergencies. Must be willing to do what is necessary to keep all units in service.

Must have an idea of what the Director would want done in a situation and be illing to take the necessary

action should the need arise. Occasional after hours time is necessary to do this.

Decision-Making: Day to day decision making exists in this position.

Accountability:

Supervision:

Personal Relations: Continual contact with other county departments, the general public, and ambulance

crew members.

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions other than stress exist in this position. Keeping state and

federal regulations, various required licenses, and preventing as much down time as possible are main

stress factors. Dealing with unforeseen situations needing immediate attention can also be stressful.

Physical Requirements: Lifting and handling required.

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