Wildland Paramedic Firefighter (EMPF)

POSITION TITLE:Paramedic - Disaster Response TeamPOSITION IDENTIFICATION:Reports to: Disaster Response Team LeaderSeasonal, PRNA drug free workplaceAn Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)At-will employmentCOMPENSATION:Hourly Rate: $30.75-33.90/hrPredicted average day rate $667-736Stipends for REM assignments $100-$200 per dayOvertime is paid as required by law according to the job being performedUnscheduled overtime must be approved by a supervisor prior to actual occurrenceMileage reimbursement - mileage reimbursement must be approved before any actual mileage expense is incurred. Deviation may result in denial of mileage reimbursement. SCHEDULE: Non guaranteed and dependent on fire deployment requestsDeployments: 14-21 days (not including travel), 16 hours a day starts after check in at ICP for deploymentPOSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:EMSU Wildland staff are there to support the needs of requesting agencies for wildland fires.  There are 3 different teams that staff will be requested under:Line MedicAssigned to a task force on the fire lineHiking with a task force and assisting where needed. Be available for any medical emergencies within task force teamAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete communication check in as requiredAmbulanceAssigned to a fire line task force and staged somewhere within the task force region. Will stay with the ambulance for stagingAvailable in case of emergency and a transport is needed from the regionAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete communication check in as requiredREMAssigned to a task force on the fire lineAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete communication check in as requiredAssist task force teams in regions with any technical rescues or transportsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The employee must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to:Must be capable of performing all duties autonomously Responding to emergency and non-emergency requests calmly, efficiently and promptly;Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, in a prehospital setting;Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement; Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion. Conducting medical equipment inventory. Cleaning, organizing and restocking supplies in a ready condition after each use.Maintaining accurate records of request for emergent and non-emergent first aid and medical care. Properly document each customer/patient interaction on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with policies and procedures.Handling radio communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times.Working cooperatively with assisting agencies. The employee is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with EMS Unlimited Privacy Policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal (and state) law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider. Complete/carry-out other duties as assigned.The employee must also:Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure work area sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards;Be flexible - work shift schedule may vary, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date;Be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation; andThe employee conducts themselves in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public.