Paramedic (ALS - EMS Only) - FT

## Overview **Disclaimer** Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment. Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bedford County is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We are committed to implementing nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly skilled and dependable Veterans. The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-2001.2) ## Description Performs difficult protective services work in regard to emergency medical services engages directly in providing advanced life support and stabilization procedures at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to medical facilities; does related EMS and emergency services work as required. Responsible to Incident Commander on scene and/or any Bedford County Fire & Rescue Officer. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Acts in the capacity of EMT-Advanced Life Support - Provides advanced life support and other EMS stabilization procedures. - Performs rescue from potentially life-threatening situations. - Prepares accurate records and reports as required for EMS and Fire related responses. - Operates emergency equipment as certified and required. - Assists in maintenance of equipment related to the County EMS/Fire Service. - Assists in maintenance of buildings and grounds related to the County EMS/Fire Service. - Assists in maintenance of vehicles related to County EMS/Fire Service. - Replenishes supplies and materials as needed for County EMS/Fire Service. - Assist in providing EMS and General Safety training to the public. - Assists in providing EMS and Hazardous Materials training. - Accomplishes other tasks and activities as appropriately assigned in reference to EMS and Emergency Services. - Participates in employee meetings and training as needed. - Performs special projects as assigned. - Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability. - Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary. ## Requirements **Education / Experience:** Must possess education equivalent to graduation from high school; a minimum of 1 year pre-hospital experience; **Knowledge / Skills** **and Abilities:** Extensive knowledge of advanced life support emergency medical care and techniques; ability to work cooperatively with other emergency services personnel under hazardous and stressful conditions; ability to assist in managing emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions in regard to patient care; ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships with volunteer personnel and the public; have an aptitude for mechanical and manual work and be in excellent physical condition. Must be willing and able to develop a working knowledge of all aspects of Emergency Service activities within Bedford County and be willing and able to complete various tasks associated with the provision of these services. **Certifications /** **Licenses:** - Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with 2 years driving experience and acceptable driving record. - Must possess a Virginia Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic - CPR certification - ACLS - PALS/PEEP - NIMS – ICS 100, 200 & ICS 700, 800 certifications - EVOC certification Continuation of employment will be dependent on maintaining certification requirements. **Physical / Mental Demands****:** The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employment will…