Paramedic

Company: Avesta Systems, Inc
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: August 2, 2020

Job Description:

Position: Paramedic Puckett EMS Chattanooga, TN Summary: Provides patient care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. Ensures compliance with all State of Tennessee EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to insure it is clean and in proper working condition. Maintains all company required licenses and certifications for a Paramedic position. Must hold a State of Tennessee Drivers License. Must attend mandatory training in addition to all Paramedic required courses. Follow all company policies and procedures including company medical director approved protocols and standing orders. Employees hired into this position are subject to a six month introductory probationary period. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the Puckett EMS communications center as directed. Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols. Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager. Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs. Ensures unit and crewmembers adhere to Puckett EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager. Ensures vehicle placed in-service comply with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Tennessee and other authorized agencies. Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings. Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty. Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty. Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction. Performs other such duties as may be required

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