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Fire Fighter / Paramedic - Bar Harbor, ME (ID: 469323) |
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Title | Fire Fighter / Paramedic |
Type | Firefighter/EMS |
Date Posted | 2024-02-20 |
City / Organization | Bar Harbor, ME |
Description | Fire Fighter / Paramedic - Town of Bar Harbor
1. Provides basic and advanced life support to individuals at emergency scenes or during transport to medical facilities. 2. Administers emergency medical care, including hemorrhage control, intravenous therapy, medication administration, electrocardiogram interpretation, defibrillation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, and fracture stabilization. 3. Records essential patient information, treatment details, vital signs, and scene observations. 4. Follows established medical protocols and communicates patient information to physicians. 5. Maintains daily response logs and equipment inventories. 6. Operates emergency vehicles during responses and patient transport to hospitals. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS (in addition to those of a Firefighter) 1. Training in advanced emergency medical procedures. 2. Proficiency in patient assessment techniques. 3. Knowledge of symptoms of medical emergencies and appropriate responses. 4. The ability to evaluate patient conditions and administer emergency medical care, including the use of emergency medications. 5. Skill in operating emergency vehicles. 6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective communication with medical directors, superiors, colleagues, and the public. 7. The ability to respond promptly and efficiently in emergency situations. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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