Paramedic

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV seeks a Paramedic to join the medical care team. The role involves providing supportive care, maintaining life at the scene and during transport, and following via State Protocol or Medical Command instructions.

Requires active paramedic certifications for WV/OH and the National Registry as applicable. Candidates should have BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS within hire timelines and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must possess current certification as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Paramedic Certification per state WV/OH as applicable; National Registry if required by state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS within specified hire timelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and efficiently to calls.
• Care for patient prior to and during transport.
• Provide organized transfer of information to hospital with legible reports.
• Perform duties in triage area and establish care priorities as requested.
• Assist in fire control at sites when other agencies are unavailable.
• Render medical care to bereaved families and cooperate with police in dangerous situations.
• Operate vehicle under extreme conditions and complete paperwork within 48 hours.

Skills

Scheduling flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Hazardous materials awareness

Education

Ohio Paramedic Certification through Ohio EMS

WV Paramedic Certification through OEMS

National Registry Paramedic

State License (WV SLO)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS/PEPP

ITLS/PHTLS

Valid Driver’s license

Job description

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

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center

240 CCMC Ambulance Service

Address

934 Murdoch Avenue

Parkersburg

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.