Paramedic

Job Title: Paramedic

Department: Operations

Reports To: Field Supervisor(M1)

Date Revised: 10/01/2025

Summary:

A Paramedic is accountable for responding to all assigned calls and providing advanced life support care to patients within their scope of practice and standing orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat patients using appropriate techniques, equipment, and clinical judgment, while adhering to established protocols and maintaining the highest standard of ALS care
• Operate emergency vehicles safely and within regulations.
• Document activities regarding patient care and billing completely and accurately to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, healthcare professionals, and other emergency personnel.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Attend and complete all required continuing education (CE) or training assignments on a monthly basis

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in community outreach programs and public education events

• Performs other such duties as may be required.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new hires or students.
• Serve as a liaison for special events requiring standby EMS coverage.

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current EMT-P certification(state and/or national)
• Valid Driver’s Licensewith an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with TRAA policy.
• Current CPR Certification(AHA or equivalent)
• ACLS, AMLS, PHTLS, and PEPP (or equivalent)
• AAS preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to successfully pass Physical Agility Test
• Able to frequently lift and/or carry weights exceeding 100 pounds.

Working Environment:

• Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood/body fluids
• Performs duties and responsibilities within confined and mobile spaces