Overview GENERAL DESCRIPTION Provides paramedic-level emergency medical care to patients at the scene, in transport, and at the hospital. Transports patients from the scene to the hospital or from one facility to another facility. Directs the work of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) while on duty. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school as a Paramedic; or two (2) years (60 credit hours) of coursework from a 4-year college or institution; or three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An additional one (1) year as a Paramedic preferred. COMPETENCIES · Problem/situation analysis. · Judgement. · Interpersonal skills. · Ability to multi-task and prioritize. · Customer/client orientation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. OTHER REQUIREMENTS The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. Must possess and maintain a Paramedic License issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or American Red Cross certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Life Support (ALS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. Must keep all knowledge and skills current through specific continued education as required by Oklahoma State Department of Health/EMS Division for renewing licensure. Must be able to operate all emergency medical equipment. Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.