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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The Paramedic functions as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinician responsible for the assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport of patients in the prehospital and interfacility transport environments. Paramedics provide emergency medical care consistent with: - West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (WVOEMS) Scope of Practice - West Virginia Statewide EMS Protocols - Medical Director standing orders and medical command - Monongalia EMS policies, standard operating guidelines, and credentialing requirements - Paramedics are responsible for patient care, documentation, operational readiness of equipment and vehicles, professional conduct, and participation in training and quality improvement activities. - Paramedics represent Monongalia EMS through professional interactions with patients, families, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and the community.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR
A. National Registry of EMTs Paramedic registration and renewed every two (2) years. B.
West Virginia Office of EMS Paramedic license or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed every two (2) years. C. West Virginia Office of EMS C3IFT endorsement or successfully obtain within one (1) year of hire and maintained throughout employment.
D. Valid Driver’s License with driving record acceptable by motor vehicle insurance carrier. E.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS) certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed every four (4) years. F. Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed every two (2) years.
G. Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (or equivalent) certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed every two (2) years. H.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed within two (2) years of certification date. I. Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent, or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP) certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date J.
West Virginia Office of EMS Blood Endorsement or successfully obtain within one (1) year of hire and renewed annually. K. Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) within (1) month of hire IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS 100: Introduction to the ICS System IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response IS 800: National Response Framework, an Introduction L.
Unencumbered ability to practice Emergency Medical Services within the State of WV and be in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local statutes, rules, and regulations. M. Background check that does not demonstrate a threat to public safety, health, or welfare nor an unwillingness to comply with state laws, rules, procedures, etc.
N. Not have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving or other vehicular violation causing bodily injury or death within two years prior to hire.
1. Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a field EMS clinician (EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic). 2. Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR
1. Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate level degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution. 2. WV Mobile Critical Care Paramedic (MCCP), IBCS Flight Paramedic Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certified (CCP-C).
1. Two (2) years of experience as a field clinician at the paramedic level CORE DUTIES AND
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1.
Professional Conduct a. Employees represent Mon EMS whenever they are on and off duty, in uniform, or otherwise identifiable as members of the organization. b. Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the agency. c.
Avoid behavior that could damage the reputation, credibility, or public trust of Mon EMS. d. Comply with all agency policies related to professional conduct, communications, and interactions with the public. e. Interact respectfully with patients, coworkers, public safety agencies, hospital staff, and the public. f.
Comply with all Mon EMS policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines. 2. Minimum Professional Standards and Licensure Requirements a. The EMS clinician must maintain the professional standards required to successfully obtain and maintain certification and licensure as a Paramedic.
It is soley the clinicians’ responsibility to maintain these. These requirements include, but are not limited to: i. Maintaining National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) registration as a Paramedic ii.
Maintaining West Virginia Paramedic licensure through the West Virginia Office of EMS. iii. Maintaining eligibility for licensure under West Virginia law and regulations. iv. Maintaining a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the agency’s motor vehicle insurance carrier. v.
Maintaining all certifications and training necessary to function as a Paramedic by Mon EMS, the state of West Virginia, and the federal government. 3. Clinical Credentialing and Clinical Privileges a. Paramedics employed by Monongalia EMS must be clinically credentialed by the agency and its Medical Director prior to independently performing patient care independently. b.
Possession of a state EMS certification or National Registry certification alone does not grant authorization to perform clinical skills within Monongalia EMS. Clinical privileges are granted only after successful completion of agency credentialing processes (Field Training and Evaluation Program). c. The Medical Director or designee may restrict, modify, or delay clinical privileges until competency is demonstrated. d.
Paramedics may perform only those procedures and treatments that are: i. Authorized by the West Virginia EMS Scope of Practice ii. Permitted under West Virginia EMS Protocols iii.
Approved by the Mon EMS Medical Director iv. Authorized through Mon EMS credentialing e. To maintain clinical privileges, Paramedics must: i.
Maintain required NREMT and state licensure ii. Maintain required continuing education iii. Maintain required clinical certifications iv.
Successfully complete agency competency evaluations v. Maintain compliance with protocol and documentation standards f. Paramedics are also required to participate in: i.
Clinical review ii. Quality assurance and quality improvement programs iii. Skills verification iv.
Protocol updates v. Continuing education programs g. Clinical performance is continuously evaluated through: i.
Patient care report audits ii. Quality assurance reviews iii. Field performance evaluations iv.
Medical director case reviews v. Skills competency evaluations h. Clinical concerns may result in: i.
Remedial training ii. Temporary restriction of clinical privileges iii. Suspension of clinical privileges iv.
Reassignment of duties v. Corrective action consistent with agency policy i. The Mon EMS Medical Director has the authority to: i.
Grant clinical privileges ii. Modify clinical privileges iii. Restrict clinical privileges iv.
Require additional training v. Suspend clinical privileges for patient safety concerns vi. Clinical privilege decisions may occur independently of employment discipline and are intended to ensure patient safety and protocol compliance. 4.
Patient Care and Clinical Operations a. Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care consistent with the West Virginia Paramedic scope of practice and applicable EMS protocols. b. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans. c.
Perform advanced airway management, pharmacological interventions, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, pacing, and other ALS procedures authorized by protocol and credentialing. d. Initiate and maintain appropriate medical treatments, including medication administration and advanced monitoring. e. Provide medical care during 911 emergency responses, interfacility transports, and specialty transports consistent with agency credentialing and transport requirements. f.
Obtain medical direction when required by protocol or clinical judgment. g. Continuously monitor patient condition and adjust care as appropriate. h. Communicate patient condition and treatment information to receiving facilities. 5.
Clinical Documentation a. Complete accurate and timely electronic patient care reports (ePCRs) for all patient contacts. b. Ensure documentation meets agency, regulatory, and billing requirements. c.
Accurately record patient assessment findings, treatments provided, and patient response to interventions. d. Participate in documentation audits and quality improvement initiatives as required. e. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with all applicable HIPAA and privacy regulations. f.
Complete documentation in accordance with the timelines established in Monongalia EMS policies. 6. EMS Operations and Response a. Ensure assigned ambulance and equipment are operational and properly stocked. b.
Conduct required equipment and vehicle inspections. c. Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls for service as assigned. d. Operate safely within emergency scenes while maintaining awareness of environmental hazards, personal safety, and patient safety. e.
Assist with ambulance operations including preparation of the patient compartment, securing equipment, and preparing the vehicle for transport. f. Participate in incident management activities consistent with the Incident Command System (ICS) when responding to multi-agency incidents or mass casualty incidents. g. Identify and report equipment malfunctions, damaged supplies, or missing equipment to supervisory personnel. h.
Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of ambulances, stations, and equipment. i. Assist with restocking medical supplies and maintaining inventory levels necessary for operational readiness 7. Education, Training, and Competency a.
Successfully complete all required educational components of the Monongalia EMS New Hire Academy b. Successfully complete the Field Training and Evaluation Program to become a credentialed clinician with Mon EMS c. Participate in simulation training, classroom instruction, skills labs, clinical rotations, and field internship assignments. d.
Demonstrate competency in Paramedic skills and knowledge. e. Complete assigned training, continuing education, and competency evaluations within required timeframes. 8. Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement a.
Participate in the organization’s Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI) programs to support continuous improvement in patient care, clinical performance, and operational readiness. b. Responsibilities include i. accurately completing patient care documentation ii. participating in case reviews, skills verification, and educational feedback processes as assigned. c. The EMS clinician will demonstrate a commitment to improving clinical knowledge, psychomotor skills, and professional performance through feedbac