Paramedics are part of a multidisciplinary medical team providing basic and advanced life support, for emergencies and non-emergent needs, provides quality assurance and supervision of EMT-IV/AWY, EMT-IV, EMT Basic, EMR, and First Aid personnel. Paramedics report to the Director of Paramedics or his/her designee and focus their work towards the achievement of the EMS department mission.
Qualifications
Maintains current certifications to the levels of Washington State Paramedic.
Obtains and maintains a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider (ACLS) certification.
Obtains and maintains a current Healthcare Provider (HCP) certification.
Obtains and maintains a current Pediatric Advanced Life Support provider (PALS) certification.
Obtains and maintains a current Neonatal Resuscitation provider (NRP) certification within 12months of hire.
Obtains and maintains Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) certification within 12 months ofhire.
Obtains NIMS 100,200,700,800 within 12 months of hire.
Maintains valid Washington State Drivers License.
Maintains Emergency Vehicle Operations training.
Maintains physical agility standards in accordance with policy.Preferred but not required additional certifications
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