Paramedic

The Paramedic is a member of the medical care team trained and certified to render supportive care to the patient, sustain life at the scene of accidental injury or sudden illness during transport to a hospital, and is qualified to begin corrective treatment as directed under State Protocol or instructed by Medical Command.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Must possess current certification as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • OH: Paramedic Certification through Ohio Emergency Medical Services
  • WV: Paramedic Certification through the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)
• Nationally registered as Paramedic:
  • WV: Paramedic through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Unless WV state license is State License Only (SLO))
  • OH: No National Registry required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• ACLS Certification within 60 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 60 days of hire
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 60 days of hire
• Valid Driver's license

Experience:

• Six (6) months patient care

To be completed as established by department (Administered at Department level):

• Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
• WV Paramedic C3 Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• ACLS Instructor
• CPR Instructor
• One year college completion with emphasis on health care
• Associates Degree

Experience:

• One (1) year patient care experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for responding promptly and efficiently to calls.
• Responsible for care of patient prior to and during transport.
• Responsible for organized transfer of information to the hospital and accurate, complete and legible report and record keeping.
• Performs duties of triage area and establishes appropriate priority of care as requested.
• Responsible for assisting in fire control at sites when other supportive agencies are not available and a patient's life if endangered.
• Responsible for working with deceased persons in all forms such as drowning victims, burned victims, decomposed victims, etc., as well as render medical care to bereaved families.
• Responsible for cooperating with police agencies in various situations where a paramedic's life may be in danger and be aware of legal responsibilities at scene of the crime such as rape, child abuse, drug and alcohol related cases, etc.
• Responsible for performing in inclement weather, providing minor vehicle maintenance and driving an emergency vehicle under extreme conditions such as heavy traffic, inclement weather and fog.
• Responsible for attending court appearances when called by the State of West Virginia.
• Upon completion of call/exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with call/patient. Paperwork must be completed within 48 hours and entered into system.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on the operational needs of the hospital.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must have an awareness of hazardous materials required and mass causality incident training.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Pay

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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