Paramedic I

cincinnatichildrens; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,419,000 - 88,111,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a part-time Transport Paramedic to join the Burnet Campus Transport Team. You will provide patient transport and care within a pediatric hospital setting, following policy, and maintaining safety and confidentiality.

The role requires Ohio Paramedic certification (Kentucky within 6 months), NREMT within 6 months, ACLS/PALS within 3 months, NRP, trauma certification within 1 year, and a valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Ohio Paramedic Certification, Kentucky Paramedic certification within 6 months of hire
• NREMT within 6 months of hire
• ACLS, PALS certification within 3 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 6 months of hire
• Trauma certification within 1 year of hire
• Valid Driver's License with less than 5 points on driving record

Responsibilities

• Patient Transport- Perform skills as established by CCHMC Transport Team policy and procedure and guideline and the State of Ohio Board of EMS.
• Patient Care- Provide appropriate patient care during transport and give full report to clinical personnel at receiving facility.
• Safety- Foster environment that prevents accident, illness and injury and strives for continuous improvement.
• Communication- Promote open and timely communication with all members of the health care team, patients, family members and visitors.
• Confidentiality- Act in manner that maintains confidentiality, protects and safeguards patient/family personal medical and financial information.

Skills

Paramedic experience

EMT-P scope

Interpersonal communication

Education

Ohio Paramedic Certification

Kentucky Paramedic Certification within 6 months of hire

NREMT within 6 months of hire

ACLS

PALS

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 6 months of hire

Trauma certification within 1 year of hire

Valid Driver's License with less than 5 points on driving record

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus Department

Transport Shift

Day (United States of America) Schedule

Part time Weekly Hours

24 FTE

0.6 Employee Status

Regular

Expected Starting Pay Range

$24.56 - $30.75 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Transport- Perform skills as established by CCHMC Transport Team policy and procedure and guideline and the State of Ohio Board of EMS. Accept and comply with laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. Operate Emergency Vehicles within applicable laws. Independently assess department needs and respond within Paramedic scope of practice according to the state EMS Board Division of EMS/Ohio Department of Public Safety. The complete scope of practice can be found in Ohio Revised Code Sections 4765.39 (EMT-P) and further defined in Ohio Administrative Code Rules, 4765-17-03 (Paramedic). Maintain current driver's license and good driving records; points not to exceed 5. Maintain current national registry, Ohio and Kentucky EMS Paramedic certification. Maintain clear record of incidents in CCHMC vehicle. Turn in all fuel slips and required documentation per standard operating procedure. Demonstrate compliance with physical requirements of lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 400 lbs.
• Patient Care- Provide appropriate patient care during transport and give full report to clinical personnel at receiving facility. Integrate age specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's age and developmental functioning.
• Safety- Foster environment that prevents accident, illness and injury and strives for continuous improvement. Assure crew, family, and patients adhere to safety requirements while in a moving vehicle. Ensure the work environment is organized, safe, accessible, effective, and efficient for patients, families, and coworkers. Report malfunctioning equipment and other environmental hazards immediately. Anticipate change in needs based on volume. Ensure proper working conditions of patient care and unit equipment.
• Communication- Promote open and timely communication with all members of the health care team, patients, family members and visitors. Reports to nursing staff any change in observable response to patients condition. Responds promptly to requests by patients, families and employees. Participate in improving organizational performance though recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussion. Maintain and respect confidentiality of patient, families and employees. Discuss concerns of work situation with director or designee.
• Confidentiality- Act in manner that maintains confidentiality, protects and safeguards patient/family personal medical and financial information at all times during collection, use and storage. Access only information and records necessary to perform the responsibilities of your position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Ohio Paramedic Certification, Kentucky Paramedic certification within 6 months of hire
• NREMT within 6 months of hire
• ACLS, PALS certification within 3 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 6 months of hire
• Trauma certification within 1 year of hire
• Valid Driver's License with less than 5 points on driving record

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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