SR PARAMEDIC

SR Paramedic

Position: SR Paramedic

Department: Emergency Department

Shift: 11AM-11:30PM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period

Facility: Miami Valley South Hospital

This position involves managing a patient load alongside a nurse in the Emergency Department (ED), justifying a higher pay for a paramedic by emphasizing the additional responsibilities and advanced skills required. This role involves shared patient care, where the paramedic contributes to assessments, ongoing monitoring, critical interventions, and decision-making. It requires strong critical thinking, time management, and the ability to prioritize care effectively under pressure. The paramedic's skills go beyond pre-hospital care, assisting with complex procedures and coordinating with an inter-professional team, ensuring both physical and emotional patient needs are met. They also play a key role in crisis management, advocating for patients, and ensuring smooth care transitions. The paramedic takes on increased accountability, overseeing patient outcomes and managing high-risk situations. Additionally, this role often includes mentoring junior staff, further expanding the paramedic's responsibility and leadership in the ED setting.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Area of study or major: Paramedic

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Must hold valid Paramedic certification from Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS.
• BLS and ACLS certification required at the time of hire.
• Will be required to obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year from date of hire or as soon as class availability permits.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Paramedic/Firefighter preferred

Preferred experience: EMS/Fire experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills