Paramedic I

Job Description - Paramedic I (260008S4)

Paramedic I - ( 260008S4 )

Are you passionate about delivering lifesaving care and want to be part of a team that invests in your success? As a Paramedic , you will provide high-quality emergency and non-emergency medical care while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Day Shift-7:00a-7:00p, Night Shift-7:00p-7:00a

Free Parking for regular status caregivers

Retirement and pension plans

Employee Rewards Program

Career advancement through our Career Ladder Program

A Brief Overview

• You will assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinicians during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments.
• You will ensure the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports.
• You will perform ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order.
• You will prepare patients and care environments for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively.
• You will perform delegated basic procedures as described by the competency based tool and orientation program.

Additional Responsibilities

• You will performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II)
• 5+ years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services OR classroom/clinical instructor (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS instructor)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
• Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
• Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II; seven for Level III)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
• PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
• Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ; required for Level II & III) (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%