Community Resource Paramedicine Responder II

About the role

This is a professional technical position assisting in developing, implementing administering, and presenting a robust preemptive Community Resource Paramedicine (CRP) Program and services for the organization, its facilities, and local community. An employee assigned to this classification provides care coordination services, comprehensive information, and resource referrals via telephone and in person; performs safety and health checks and offers follow-up care to persons in need. Employee also acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing comprehensive basic and advanced life support treatment and care. Positions allocated to this classification report to the CRP Program Coordinator and work under general direction. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its administrative responsibilities. Errors in this classification have a significant effect on program and patient health outcomes. EXAMPLES OF WORK* *This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responds to emergencies with operational fire crews when emergencies arise on CRP visits or by 911 dispatch via a district chief when a CRP unit is available and needed. Performs technical work and documentation in the provision of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) for the acutely sick and injured as defined in Florida Administrative Code 64J-1. Uses medical equipment, based on competency level, such as but not limited to cardiac monitor, defibrillator, performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients; uses other adjunct airways as needed under the direction of a physician. Provide in-home assessments and treatments at the ALS level on behalf of primary care physicians ALS Care includes the following: The management of patient care with the assistance of an EMT under the guidance of a supervisory physician or written protocols prepared by a medical director. Interpretation of cardiac rhythms with appropriate interventions. The diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) via the interpretation of a 12 lead ecg. The use of cardiac medications to treat cardiac dysrhythmias The use of handheld blood analyzers (such as an I-Stat) to process blood labs on behalf of Emergency Room or primary Care Physicians The recognition of high risk medical events such as sepsis, stroke, acute heart failure, and other medical emergencies The delivery of medications via Intramuscular Shots, Intravenous infusion, or Intravenous bolus. The management and treatment of respiratory distress patients including invasive procedures the administration of IV/IM medication and advanced airway interventions such as intubation, or surgical cricothyrotomy The management and treatment of a cardiac arrest patient including invasive procedures such as advanced airways, defibrillation, and IV ACLS