An employee in this class performs professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile
medical unit, rescuing victims, and performing advanced emergency care, including administering life-sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to the hospital. Work involves responding to the scene
of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and
transporting persons to a medical facility. This position is differentiated from an Emergency Medical Technician
of other certification levels by the additional requirements of performing cardioversion, 12 lead EKG,
decompressing a tension pneumothorax by use of a catheter-flutter-valve device, using C-PAP devices,
performing cricothyrotomy for relief of upper airway obstruction, intubation, RSI and performing urinary
catheterization. The employee is exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including the risk of
exposure to infectious diseases, and is subject to the final OSHA standard on blood-borne pathogens. Reports
to a Shift Supervisor. Work schedule varies 24/72, M-F primetime. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an
essential function of the job.
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Statewide (No County)
Closing Date (if any): 10/20/2024
