JOBDESCR.EMS.EMTPARAMED
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Job Description
TITLE: EMT-Paramedic Specialist or EMT-Paramedic
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Service
JOB GRADE: 10
APPROVED BY: Chief Operations Officer
LATEST REVISION: 03/06
FORMER REVISION: 02/07
LATEST REVIEW: 05/08
This job description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude
other work assignments not mentioned.
DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES:
To provide quality patient care services appropriate to the age of the patient, pre-hospital and in-
hospital settings.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education & Training:
High school graduate or GED required. Iowa Paramedic
Certification required. Paramedic Specialist within one year.
ACLS certification required. PALS certification required, and
NRP certifications required within 6 months of employment.
Current BCLS required, BCLS Instructor Certification preferred
(Full-time employees required to obtain in a timely manner).
EVOC preferred. PHTLS preferred. CCP preferred.
Licensure:
Valid Iowa Driver’s license; class “D” and endorsement “3” (at a
minimum). Driving record must be approved by insurance prior to
hiring.
Experience:
1-3 years EMS experience preferred.
Abilities:
Good verbal and written communication skills. Motor coordination
and manual dexterity required. Adaptable to changing work
schedules and patient needs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
EMS Manager
Supervises:
EMT-I’s EMT-B’s and First Responders, and at times other EMT-P’s
JOB SUMMARY:
Works as a member of the team demonstrating knowledge and applying current theory and
principles of care in the performance of the following functions appropriate to the age of the
patient in the delivery of quality care and services; emergency and routine care of the patient,
maintains a safe and clean environment, quality improvement, assists in the supervision of
EMT’s actively and consistently contributes to department operations and com