Paramedic - Arrow Hoopeston Hour Shift

* Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.

* Checks and monitors ambulance readiness * Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.

* Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all time.

* Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance calls * Transports patients in wheel chair van when needed.

* Manages care of patients during transport to the hospital.

* Assess blood glucose and provides treatment if necessary.

* Monitors heart rhythms, interprets 12 lead ECG and provides ACLS management when necessary.

Performs CPR.

* Administers medications through multiple routes.

(IV, IO, IM, SQ, IN) * Intubates adult and pediatric patients.

Managers airway during transport * Assists in childbirth out of the hospital.

Manages care of mother and baby.

The Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests.

Has assigned daily and weekly duties, such as cleaning of ambulances and medi-vans, to complete during work hours.

Provides directions and leadership to EMT on calls that require Advanced Life Support.