Paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

Harney District Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to join our hospital-based EMS Team.Paramedics are recognized as a major component of a team, providing optimal care in a very remote environment. You make decisions independently based on scope and protocols and you provide most if not all ALS interventions required. You deliver your patient to an ED where you are on a first name basis with physicians and staff, all who are there to support you in your job and you in theirs. Frequently, you continue to assist with the more critical patients in the ED under the direction of the ED physician. Harney District Hospital is a critical access hospital and level 4 trauma center. The Emergency Medical Services department is run through the hospital and responsible for responding to more than 1,000 requests per year covering greater than 10,800 square miles. Ambulance staffing is composed of a paramedic and an EMT or Advanced EMT, supplemented by casual EMTs and volunteer rural first responders. Staff respond from the hospital during business hours and from their homes the remaining hours. Full time Paramedics work one 48 hour shift per week. Department also provides inter-facility transports to Bend, Boise, or other larger cities.A robust benefit package include health insurance, choice of retirement plans including PERS, and vacation/sick leave. Paramedics work 3 12 hour shifts and have 6 days off. If this sounds like the type of paramedic job you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you.Mandatory Requirements:Oregon State Licensure (or eligible: Nationally Registered and hold an Associate Degree, or 3 years' experience in a busy 911 system.Current ACLS Provider CertificationCurrent CPR Provider CertificationSuccessfully completed EVOC programAble to obtain PALS Provider CertificationAble to obtain ICS 100 and 700 within 6 months of hireAble to obtain PHTLS Certification within 6 months of hireAble to obtain NRP Certification within 6 months of hirePreferred QualificationsVentilator experienceInfusion pump experience12-Lead experienceCritical Care transport experienceHarney County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristic.In accordance with Oregon law, the pay range for this position is included in this posting.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the application and hiring process.Final candidates may be required to pass a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.