Primary Care Paramedics

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Oxford County Paramedic Services
Reports to: Superintendent
Effective Date: January 1, 2002
Positions Supervised:  0
Revised Date: September 2009

POSITION SUMMARY:

 Reporting to the Superintendent, is responsible for responding to requests for ambulance service and delivering medical care to victims of accident/illness, ensuring safe transportation to receiving medical facilities, and assisting with the on-going care of the patient within the facility as may be required. Also participates in the ongoing maintenance of ambulance vehicles, equipment and stations, and other duties as may be prescribed by the Superintendent or Oxford County Paramedic Services.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Every Primary Care Paramedic will in accordance with County Policy and the Ambulance Act, and Regulations and Standards thereof, ensure the following:

1. Completion of all Ambulance Call Reports, Incident Reports, Vehicle Accident Reports and any other reports as may be specified by the County.
2. Provision of patient care is in accordance with the Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards and Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards as may be appropriate.
3. Provision of controlled acts is in accordance with Base Hospital Protocol as determined by the Medical Director.
4. Ambulance and Emergency Response Vehicles will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and proper working order.
5. Patient care equipment will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and proper working order.
6. Ambulance patient care compartments and all equipment used is properly cleaned after each ambulance call.
7. Each Ambulance or Emergency Response Unit is properly stocked with patient care equipment and accessory equipment after each ambulance call.
8. Safe transportation of patients and other passengers in the Ambulance or Emergency Response Unit.
9. Advising CACC of the availability of their vehicle within the ambulance service. 
10. Each movement of the Ambulance or Emergency Response Unit is immediately reported to CACC.
11. CACC is immediately notified whenever their Ambulance or Emergency Response Unit is removed from service.
12. The driver of an ambulance transports the patient to a facility as directed by a communications officer.
13. A strong working knowledge of the geographical service area including, but not limited to; Public Institutions, Civic Addressing Systems, Health Care Facilities and a knowledge of the utilization of geographical information resources.
14. Proper utilization of ambulance communication equipment and procedures for their use. 
15. Observance of Occupational Health and Safety Practices in all facets of ambulance operations.
16. Participation and completion of all vehicle, and base, cleaning and maintenance programs as directed by policy or management.
17. Participate and assist in the observation, instruction and training of paramedic students, and other persons or observers, as may be approved by the County. 
18. Ensure an understanding and adherence to all relevant legislation, regulation, standards, policy and procedures as may be amended from time to time.

Part III – Physical Demands

1. Every Primary Care Paramedic will maintain his/her physical condition in a manner that promotes their personal health and allows them to perform at a minimum the activities as outlined in the attached physical demands analysis.
2. Fine motor dexterity to apply patient care equipment/devices properly with ease.
3. Be able to work rotating shift patterns without deficiency in required performance of essential duties and responsibilities as contained in Part – II.

Part IV – Professional Conduct

Every Primary Care Paramedic will achieve a high level of professional conduct and integrity by adhering to the following:

1. Performing all assignments with a high degree of accuracy, and complete all assignments promptly and efficiently.
2. Perform any appropriate additional tasks assigned by management without delay and in accordance with the directions given by management.
3. Treat all patients, family members and bystanders with respect, dignity and compassion. 
4. Interact with all allied health or other agency personnel with professionalism, understanding and courtesy. 
5. Be respectful of, and supportive of the County’s financial, operational and quality assurance mandates.
6. Be respectful of, and encourage other employees to meet the highest standard of professionalism and conduct in their activities.
7. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
8. Maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct in their private lives while an employee of the County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must maintain as a condition of employment:

1. All certification of employment as a primary care paramedic as determined under Ontario Regulation 257/00, Part III – Qualifications of Emergency Medical Attendants and Paramedics, as may be amended from time to time.
2. Timely successful completion of all County Quality Assurance and Training Programs, and Core Training Programs (as determined by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care). 

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