Paramedic Marshall County Schools

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks a Paramedic to join the medical care team, delivering life-sustaining care at the scene and during transport under state protocol or medical command. Certifications in OH or WV are required, with National Registry preferred, plus BLS/ACLS and PALS/PEPP within specified timeframes.

The role demands strong communication, calm triage, and the ability to work under demanding conditions with documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education, certification, and/or licensure requirements are listed by state.
• BLS and ACLS required within specified hire windows.
• PALS/PEPP and ITLS/PHTLS within stated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and efficiently to calls.
• Care for patient prior to and during transport.
• Transfer information to hospital with complete and legible reports.
• Perform triage and establish care priorities as requested.
• Assist in fire control at sites lacking other agencies when needed.
• Cooperate with police at scenes with safety concerns.
• Work in inclement weather and drive emergency vehicle under extreme conditions.
• Complete all paperwork within 48 hours and enter into system.

Skills

Shift scheduling

Tactful communication

Hazardous materials knowledge

Education

Paramedic Certification (OH)

Paramedic Certification (WV)

National Registry Paramedic

BLS Certification

ACLS within 60 days

PALS or PEPP within 60 days

ITLS or PHTLS within 60 days

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:

1.Mustpossesscurrentcertification as required by state board where services will be provided:
OH: Paramedic Certification through OhioEmergency Medical Services
WV: Paramedic Certification through theWest VirginiaOffice of Emergency Medical Services(OEMS)

2.Nationally registered as Paramedic:

WV: Paramedic through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (UnlessWVstate licenseisState License Only (SLO)

OH: NoNationalRegistry required

3.Basic Life Support (BLS)certification within30 daysof hire

1. ACLSCertificationwithin60 daysof hire

5.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)within60 daysof hire

6.International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)within60daysof hire

1. Valid Driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six (6) months patient care

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

1. Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

2.WV Paramedic C3 Endorsement

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.ACLS Instructor.

2.CPR Instructor.

1. One year college completion with emphasis on health care.

2. Associates Degree.

EXPERIENCE:

1. 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.

1. Responsible for responding promptly and efficiently to calls.

2. Responsible for care of patient prior to and during transport.

3. Responsible for organized transfer of information to the hospital and accurate, complete and legible report and record keeping.

4. Performs duties of triage area and establishes appropriate priority of care as requested.

5. Responsible for assisting in fire control at sites when other supportive agencies are not available and a patient’s life if endangered.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Responsible for attending court appearances when called by the State of West Virginia.

10. 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.

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on the operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

3. Must have an awareness of hazardous materials required and mass causality incident training

Additional Job Description:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Limited Football Trainer Authorization through the WV Dept of Education

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center:

210 RMH Physical Therapy

Address:

800 Wheeling Avenue

Glen Dale

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.