Paramedic

Functions as an integral member of the Advanced Life Support Team. Delivers sophisticated pre-hospital emergency medical care and coordinates transportation to appropriate medical facilities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of Paramedic program Preferred : N/A Registration/Certification/Licensure: Current PA Dept. of Health Paramedic license, Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS, PALS, EVOC, First Response Hazmat, Act 33/73 clearances, and must have attended an Advanced ITLS course Experience Minimum : Two years of Paramedic experience Preferred : N/A Other Requirements: N/A Status: Non-Exempt Physical Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.

5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant : (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material Handling ● Standing *

• Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary
• FREQUENT ● Walking *
• Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about
• FREQUENT ● Sitting *
• Body remains in a seated position
• FREQUENT ● Stooping *
• To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist
• FREQUENT ● Bending *
• To flex the upper body forward
• FREQUENT ● Twisting *
• To rotate the upper body forward
• FREQUENT ● Climbing *
• To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders
• OCCASIONAL ● Ladders *
• To ascend and descend ladders
• OCCASIONAL ● Stairs *
• To ascend and descend stairs
• OCCASIONAL ● Kneeling *
• To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees
• OCCASIONAL ● Squatting *
• To move the body downwards by bending both knees
• OCCASIONAL ● Crouching *
• To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs
• OCCASIONAL ● Crawling *
• To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees -OCCASIONAL ● Reaching Horizontal *
• To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height
• OCCASIONAL ● Reaching Overhead *
• To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height
• OCCASIONAL ● Grasping *
• Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object
• CONSTANT ● Finger Manipulation *
• To manipulate objects with the use of fingers
• CONSTANT ● Seeing *
• Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity
• CONSTANT ● Hearing *
• Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity
• CONSTANT ● Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*
• Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time
• OCCASIONAL ● Repetitive Lower Extremity Use *
• Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time
• OCCASIONAL Material Handling ● Pushing *
• To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person ● OCCASIONAL ● 50# - 100# ● Pulling *
• To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person ● OCCASIONAL ● 50# - 100# ● Lift *
• Floor to Waist ● OCCASIONAL ● 50# - 100# ● Lift *
• Waist to shoulder ● OCCASIONAL ● 20# - 50# ● Lift *
• Shoulder to overhead ● OCCASIONAL ● 20# - 50# ● Carrying *
• To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) ● OCCASIONAL ● 50# - 100# Environmental Factors ● Working alone
• OCCASIONAL ● Working in cramped quarters
• FREQUENT ● Constant interruptions
• FREQUENT ● Working with hands in water
• FREQUENT ● Use of power tools
• N/A ● Working on ladders/scaffolding
• N/A ● Exposure to vibration
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to dust
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to noise (constant)
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to slippery walking surfaces
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to solvents, grease, oils
• OCCASIONAL ● Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)
• OCCASIONAL ● Working with bloodborne pathogens
• FREQUENT Cardiovascular Energy Requirements
• Physical Demand Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 -6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood. As relates to this position: ●Sedentary to Light
• CONSTANT ● Medium*
• OCCASIONAL ● Heavy to Very Heavy
• N/A