Performance Standards

EMS Programs

Without compromising patient care, the Paramedic must be able to show ability to:

Communicate verbally by telephone & radio equipment
Lift, carry & balance up to 125-pounds (250-pounds with assistance)
Interpret written, oral & diagnostic form instructions
Use good judgment & remain calm in high-stress situations
Work effectively in an environment with loud noises & flashing lights
Function efficiently throughout an entire work shift
Calculate weight & volume ratios & read small print, both under life-threatening time constraints
Read & understand English language manuals & road maps
Accurately comprehend street signs & address numbers
Interview patient, family members & bystanders
Document (in writing) all relevant information in prescribed format, considering the legal ramification of such
Converse in English with coworkers & hospital staff concerning the patient's health status
Perform all tasks, with good manual dexterity, related to highest quality patient care
Bend, stoop & crawl on uneven terrain
Withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold & moisture
Work in low light, confined spaces & other dangerous environments.