Community Resource Paramedic Responder I

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 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) for the acutely sick and injured as defined in Florida Administrative Code 64J-1. Uses medical equipment, based on competency level under the direction of a physician. BLS Care includes the following: The application of basic treatments under the supervision of a paramedic. The use of an automatic external defibrillator The treatment of traumatic injuries with non-invasive procedures such as c-spine protection, basic airway support and bleeding control The treatment of cardiac arrest with chest compressions, the use of an AED, and noninvasive airway management The treatment of respiratory distress under the direction of a paramedic with noninvasive airway procedures such as BVM, a nebulizer, and the assistance of an inhaler. Assisting a paramedic by preparing the equipment needed for invasive procedures, identifying medications per the request of the paramedic, and preparing an ecg including a 12 lead for analysis and interpretation The performance of a full body examination in search of life threatening injuries. The performance of basic vital signs such as Blood pressure, O2 saturation, respiratory rate, and heart rate from various pulse points. Provide in-home assessments and treatments at the BLS level on behalf of primary care physicians either through written orders or via telemedicine conferencing that include assessments, interpreting ECGs, and delivering prescribed medications more consistent with primary care or chronic disease management such as antibiotics, insulin, and anti-viral medications. Assessments and treatments will require protection of privacy for all patient informa