Paramedic

About the role

We are currently staffing for PRN Paramedics for one of our industrial clients near New Albany, OH, who will provide coverage on our industrial site. Full-time opportunities are also available.

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.
• Coordinate with the team responding to an emergency.
• Provide emergency care in basic and advanced life support.
• Respond to accidents and multiple traumas applying the principles of Advanced Trauma Life Support.
• Assist with minor/routine medical cases when not responding to emergency medical cases as directed by the Physician and Clinical Team Leader.
• Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform a preliminary diagnosis; assessment and documentation will include the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and prescribed medications.
• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen, etc.) or surgical procedures.
• Proactively and independently administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection, EKGs, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages, or administering intravenous medications.
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
• Write and submit accurate reports on incidents.
• Keep abreast with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing for the site.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of paramedic experience.
• Experience in a clinic setting (urgent care, emergency room, etc.).
• Occupational Medicine experience required.
• Drug and alcohol testing experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Paramedic Ohio License.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• CPR/AED certification.

Working Demands and Physical Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.