HANCO EMS Paramedic (Full-time)

The purpose of the HANCO EMS Paramedic position is to deliver pre-hospital and trauma care within the scope of their specific certification level. This includes scene survey, triage and assessment, extrication, stabilization, treatment, transporting, and communication.

Duty 1

• Scene survey
• Triage and assessment
• Extrication
• Stabilization
• Treatment
• Transporting
• Communication

Duty 2

No employee shall recommend a specific physician/hospital. All patients will be transported to the nearest appropriate hospital or medical facility, except for patient’s personal preference taking into consideration proximity of facilities, current resources, and severity of the situation.

Duty 3

• Completes all required reports in an accurate and concise manner
• Obtains required signatures
• Provides the receiving medical facility with a copy of the run report
• Patient confidentiality is a high priority
• Only executive officers are permitted to release information to the news media

Duty 4

Accurately records all required information into the Ohio State Reporting program.

Duty 5

Restocks all supplies used on the call for service and confirms that all equipment used has been retrieved and returned to its appropriate location.

Duty 6

Sanitizes and disinfects the transport vehicle and equipment when indicated.

Duty 7

Participates in all debriefing sessions.

Duty 8

Keeps up with job-related updates in pre-hospital procedures and regulations.

Duty 9

• Participates in monthly training events or CEU classes
• To maintain respective certification and licensure

Duty 10

• Performs daily and weekly vehicle inspections
• Becomes knowledgeable on the placement of all equipment including equipment located on the Mobile Intensive Care unit
• Becomes proficient in the operation of all equipment carried on each response vehicle

Duty 11

Participates in building/grounds maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Ohio Division of EMS certification as a Paramedic
• Any Paramedic level certification from another state must apply for ODPS EMT certification through the process of reciprocity (ODPS card must be obtained prior to orientation)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days
• Current Healthcare Provider Cardio Pulmonary Respiration (CPR) within 30 days
• A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state)
• You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy, Hanco’s insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle
• Drivers at least 25 years old must have no more than three moving violations or one accident and one violation within the last three years
• Drivers 21, 22, 23 and 24 years old can have no more than two moving violations within the last three years
• Drivers 18, 19 and 20 years old must have no moving violations on the driving record
• Drivers under 18 are not acceptable
• No driver may have any major convictions within the last five year period
• All drivers are subject to insurance company’s prior approval
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures
• Within 6 months of employment: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 (National Incident Management System)
• NIMS ICS 300 and 400
• HazMat Awareness Level
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Within 1 year of employment: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• CEVO (Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator course)

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting for long periods of time, and handling of materials
• The ability to lift and maneuver and walk up and down stairs carrying 120 pounds or more with assistance and without difficulty

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc).