Downieville Fire Protection District
Duty Statement / Expectations
Paramedic/EMS Administrator
TWO
RIVERS RUN THROUGH IT
Downieville
Volunteer Fire Department seeks a Resident Paramedic to serve
as a Field Paramedic and EMS Operations Manager as well as have an interest in
Community Paramedicine. Responsibilities include responding to both Ambulance
and
Fire 911 calls, assisting with Urgent Care, responding to Public Health
emergencies,
Day-to-Day Ambulance Management including office administration, budget,
training
and teaching EMTs. Hours are 5 days per week, plus call. Additional
compensation for
after hours calls. There is an opportunity for responding to calls if you are
in the
community during your off hours for extra compensation as well. This person
would work with a highly trained volunteer team of EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs and
Firefighters to provide BLS and ALS care in western Sierra County. The small
town of Downieville is located in Tahoe National Forest and has long been a
popular area for outdoor recreation. The response area includes Sierra City and
the 500 square miles of forests on the west side of the Yuba Pass. Today it is
a mecca for mountain bikers.
Ideal
candidates should have 3 years field experience and 1 year in admin/operations
and grant management. Must be proficient with electronic medical records and
Microsoft Office.
Job
Type: Full-time. Live and work in Downieville, CA. Transitional housing
available.
Salary: $80,000.00 /year plus health insurance and housing stipend.
Required License and certification:
· California Paramedic
· CDL with ambulance endorsement
· CPR, ACLS and PALS
Under
the Direction of the Medical Director & Fire Chief the incumbent shall:
Typical
Duties:
80%
Provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured. Expand this to include
any other duties in this category.
Paramedics
give immediate response to 911 calls. As the first healthcare provider at the
scene of emergency situations, they collaborate with firefighters and police in
evaluating the situation. They attend emergencies from minor injuries to severe
casualties arising from accidents, fires, natural disasters, criminal violence,
and other incidents. Ambulances usually have two or more crewmembers, which
include a paramedic and an emergency medical technician. Nowadays, ambulance
vehicles are equipped with many high-tech devices resembling those found in the
emergency department of a hospital, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs),
automated external defibrillator (AED), X-ray devices, etc.
The
paramedics’ duty when they first arrive at the scene is to properly assess the
patient’s condition and to quickly determine the course of action necessary to
stabilize the patient. This assessment includes a head-to-toe survey and the
ABC of Emergency Medicine (airway, breathing, and circulation). Paramedics then
take the patient to the hospital via an ambulance while making sure the
patient’s condition is stable during the ride. They use specialized equipment
called backboards, which immobilizes the patient before they are placed on a
stretcher for secure transport. In many cases, this initial assessment and
treatment is crucial to the survival of the patient. Being a paramedic can be
stressful and requires the ability to handle a great deal of responsibility,
especially when an individual’s life is in their hands.
The
duties of a paramedic include the following:
- Help to resuscitate patients in
an emergency before hospital admission
- Provide medical assistance
during emergency situations, such as CPR, AED, prevent shock, control
severe bleeding, prevent spinal damage, etc.
- Administer intravenous
medications, drips, and oxygen
- Perform endotracheal
intubations
- Evaluate a patient’s condition
to determine the right course of treatment
- Monitor patient’s condition and
keep it stable while in route to the hospital
- Aid in the transfer of patients
to the emergency units of hospitals or medical helicopters.
- Help to calm down the family
members of the victim and the public on scene
- Create a patient care report
and take notes of the medical treatment given to the patient
- Keep the equipment clean after
use; check and replace damaged and used supplies
- Decontaminate the interior of
the ambulance if used to transport a patient suffering from a contagious disease
10%
Perform administrative activities including PCR review and finalization,
reporting to the bookkeeper, payroll info on a timely basis. Keeping an open
line of communication with NORCAL and Intermedix, actively participate oversee,
or provide, monthly training and CE documentation as well as quarterly run
review. Inventorying, stocking, Expiration date checking and vehicle
pre-operation checks.
5%
Teaching, training EMS staff and meet continuing education needs. Provide
community training needs such as CPR. Facilitating EMR, EMT and AEMT Courses
for community volunteers.
5%
Engage in activities such as fundraisers and community events such as: Senior
citizens activities, first aid stations during bike race, 4thof July and other
holiday activities and other events consistent with community outreach and
visibility of EMS Resources.
Job
Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay:
$80,000.00 per year
Job
Type: Full-time
Salary:
$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work
Location: One location
Downieville Fire Protection District
Duty Statement / Expectations
PA/NP EMS Responder/Urgent Care/Firefighter/EMS Administrator
TWO
RIVERS RUN THROUGH IT
Downieville
Volunteer Fire Department seeks a Resident PA/NP/ EMS Practitioner to serve as
a Field Responder/Urgent Care and EMS Operations Manager as well as have an
interest in Community Paramedicine. Responsibilities include responding to both
Ambulance and Fire 911 calls, assisting with Urgent Care, responding to Public
Health emergencies, Day-to-Day Ambulance Management including office
administration, budget, training and teaching EMTs. Hours are 5 days per week,
plus call. Additional compensation for after-hours calls and EMS teaching.
There is an expectation of responding to calls if you are in the community
during your off hours. This person would work with a highly trained volunteer
team of EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedic and Firefighters to provide BLS and ALS
& Urgent Care in western Sierra County. The small town of Downieville is
located in Tahoe National Forest and has long been a popular area for outdoor
recreation. The response area includes Sierra City and the 500 square miles of
forests on the west side of the Yuba Pass. Today it is a mecca for mountain
bikers.
Ideal
candidates should have 3 years’ experience in emergency medicine and 1 year in
admin/operations and grant management. Must be proficient with electronic
medical records and Microsoft Office.
Job
Type: Full-time. Live and work in Downieville, CA. Transitional housing
available.
Salary: $122,000 per year plus health insurance and housing stipend.
Required License and certification:
·
California PA or NP
· CDL
· CPR, ACLS and PALS
As
a valued member of the Downieville Fire Department, you make it possible for
the team to provide the highest level of service possible with the available
resources. You will be expected to be courteous and professional by treating
others fairly, honestly and with respect. You will actively promote safety and
set the example promoting ethical conduct and avoiding questionable behavior.
Through these efforts you will inspire the respect and confidence of your team
members, supervisors, other agencies, and those we serve. Your conduct, weather
actual or perceived, directly affects the image of yourself, your co-workers
and the Department. The expectation is that you will show a genuine concern for
those you work alongside as well at the patients we treat. Advocating the
Departments goals and Values by helping in the development of a new more
flexible EMS system.
Under
the Direction of the Medical Director & Fire Chief the incumbent shall:
Typical
Duties:
80%
Provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured. Urgent care to
community residents or visitors when the medical clinic is not available.
EMS
PA/NPs give immediate response to 911 calls. As the first healthcare provider
at the scene of emergency situations, they collaborate with firefighters and
police in evaluating the situation. They attend emergencies from minor injuries
to severe casualties arising from accidents, fires, natural disasters, criminal
violence, and other incidents. Ambulances usually have two or more crewmembers,
which include a paramedic and an emergency medical technician. Nowadays,
ambulance vehicles are equipped with many high-tech devices resembling those
found in the emergency department of a hospital, such as electrocardiograms
(EKGs), automated external defibrillator (AED), Field Ultrasonography and Video
Assisted Intubation Devices.
EMS
PA/NP’s duty when they first arrive at the scene is to properly assess the
patient’s condition and to quickly determine the course of action necessary to
stabilize the patient. This assessment includes a head-to-toe survey and the
ABC of Emergency Medicine (airway, breathing, and circulation). EMS PA/NPs then
take the patient to the hospital via an ambulance while making sure the
patient’s condition is stable during the ride. They use specialized equipment
called backboards, which immobilizes the patient before they are placed on a
stretcher for secure transport. In many cases, this initial assessment and
treatment is crucial to the survival of the patient. Being a paramedic can be
stressful and requires the ability to handle a great deal of responsibility,
especially when an individual’s life is in their hands.
The
duties of a EMS PA/NP include the following:
- Help to resuscitate patients in
an emergency before hospital admission
- Provide medical assistance
during emergency situations, such as CPR, AED, prevent shock, control
severe bleeding, prevent spinal damage, etc.
- Administer intravenous
medications, drips, and oxygen
- Perform endotracheal
intubations
- Evaluate a patient’s condition
to determine the right course of treatment
- Monitor patient’s condition and
keep it stable while in route to the hospital
- Aid in the transfer of patients
to the emergency units of hospitals or medical helicopters.
- Help to calm down the family
members of the victim and the public on scene
- Create a patient care report
and take notes of the medical treatment given to the patient
- Keep the equipment clean after
use; check and replace damaged and used supplies
- Decontaminate the interior of
the ambulance if used to transport a patient suffering from a contagious
disease.
10%
Perform administrative activities including PCR review and finalization,
reporting to the bookkeeper, payroll info on a timely basis. Keeping an open
line of communication with NORCAL and Intermedix, actively participate oversee,
or provide, monthly training and CE documentation as well as quarterly run
review. Inventorying, stocking, Expiration date checking and vehicle
pre-operation checks.
5%
Teaching, training EMS staff and meet continuing education needs. Provide
community training needs such as CPR. Facilitating EMR, EMT and AEMT Courses
for community volunteers.
5%
Engage in activities such as fundraisers and community events such as: Senior
citizens activities, first aid stations during bike race, 4thof July and other
holiday activities and other events consistent with community outreach and
visibility of EMS Resources.
Job
Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay:
From $122,000.00 per year
Job
Type: Full-time
Pay: $122,000.00 per year
