Critical Care Transport Paramedic/ CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

About the role

The MICU Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The MICU paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport and may also provide patient care for patients in Miami Valley Hospital and any Premier Health facility where a Mobile Intensive Care Unit is based. The CareFlight MICU paramedic works with all populations of patients. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Requirements

• High School completion / GED
• Certified as a Paramedic in the State of Ohio
• Paramedic in the State of Ohio
• Minimum 3 years of full time Paramedic experience required
• Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company

Certifications

• BLS, ACLS and PALS – required at time of hire
• ITLS or PHTLS – required within 90 days of hire
• NRP, ATLS (audit) – required within 1 year of hire
• CAMTS approved professional certification – required within 2 years of hire

Skills

• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Manage Ambiguity: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change
• Composure: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough
• Team Player: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration
• Compassion: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients
• Time Management: Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively
• Flexibility: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs