Dedicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic Transport: $7,500 sign-on bonus available

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated part-time Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic to join their team. This role involves providing critical patient care during transport for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with EMTs, ensuring safety and compliance with medical transport standards. With a focus on education and training, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient lives positively while working in a dynamic environment. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in emergency medical services and make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Training and certification opportunities

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency care procedures in medical transport.
• Skills to assess and prioritize patient's needs under protocol.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EMTs to provide direct patient care during transport.
• Maintain accurate records of transport and ensure safe vehicle operation.

Skills

Emergency care procedures

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current Ohio licensure as EMT-P

1 year active experience as EMT-P

Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)

AHA Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

Tools

Biomedical equipment

Transport vehicle operation

Job description

Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week

Night Shift

Onsite

$7,500 Sign on bonus (taxable) available

Summary:

Assesses and implements patient care as directed by protocol or Medical Control Physician (MCP) for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients during transport in accordance with departmental standards of care and practice. Participates in the education of referral staff, patients, parents and Akron Children's Hospital staff. Compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards required.

Responsibilities:

1. Works collaboratively with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to provide direct patient care to ill neonate, pediatric and adult patients.
2. Utilizes advanced training and education to complete airway management including intubation as needed.
   
3. Works collaboratively with the EMT-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to maintain accurate records of information regarding pre-transport, transport records and follow-up data.
   
4. Responsible for the safe operation of the ground transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient care and other team members. Ensures safe vehicle operation including weather conditions, proper restraint of equipment, fluid level, lights, sirens, radios and cellular phone functioning. Works with mechanic and Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
   
5. Assures maintenance, checks adequate stock of drugs and supplies aboard transport vehicle/aircraft and restocks after each transport. Checks biomedical equipment, both portable and aboard transport vehicle/aircraft, to ensure proper functioning.
   
6. Will comply with all CAMTS requirements as related to certification, training and documentation.
   
7. Other duties as required.
   

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency care procedures and techniques and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
2. Work requires the skills necessary to assist with assessment and prioritize patient's needs, formulate treatment plans, and alter treatment as necessary under protocol.

Education and Experience

1. Current Ohio licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) (required upon hire).
2. Full time equivalency of 1year active experience as an EMT-P.
3. Valid Ohio state driver's license without restrictions and acceptable driving record in accordance with ACH policy.
4. Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
5. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) required.
6. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Heart Code support certification (BLS)* (required upon hire).

Required Within 1 year of hire

• -Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification-AHA (ACLS) *
• -Pediatric Advanced Life support certification-AHA (PALS) *
• -Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• -Advanced Burn Life Support certification (ABLS)
• -Sugar Temperature Airway Blood Pressure Labs and Emotional Support (STABLE)
• -Pediatric Fundamentals Critical Care Support (PFCCS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) is the organization designated for BLS, ACLS, and PALS - for clarification see Department of Nursing Training Requirements for CPR and Resuscitation policy.

Required Within 2 years of hire

• Specialty Care Certification in either:
  • Flight Paramedic certified (FP-C)
  • Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (CNPT)

American Heart Association (AHA) is the organization designated for BLS, ACLS, and PALS - for clarification see Department of Nursing Training Requirements for CPR and Resuscitation policy

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite