School Paramedic: Emergency Care Leader

WVU Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System seeks a Paramedic to join the medical care team. You will render supportive care, sustain life at the scene, and begin corrective treatment under State Protocol during transport to a hospital.

Roles include prompt response to calls, patient care during transport, detailed reporting, and collaboration with law enforcement and other agencies as needed. Requires WV paramedic certification and National Registry where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must hold paramedic certification as required by the state where services are provided.
• National Registry Paramedic certification required unless WV state license only (SLO).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 60 days; PALS/PEPP within 60 days; ITLS or PHTLS within 60 days.
• WV Paramedic C3 Endorsement may be required.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and efficiently to calls.
• Provide care of patient prior to and during transport.
• Accurately document handoff information to hospital.
• Triage and establish priority of care as requested.
• Assist in fire control at sites when other agencies are unavailable.
• Coordinate with police in dangerous situations and be aware of legal responsibilities at scene.
• Work in inclement weather and drive emergency vehicle under extreme conditions.
• Attend court appearances when called by the State of West Virginia.

Skills

Scheduling ability

Tactful communication

Hazardous materials awareness

Mass casualty incident training

Education

Paramedic certification (OH)

Paramedic certification (WV OEMS)

National Registry Paramedic

PALS/PEPP certification

ITLS/PHTLS certification

Job description

West Virginia University Health System seeks a Paramedic to join the medical care team. You will render supportive care, sustain life at the scene, and begin corrective treatment under State Protocol during transport to a hospital.

Roles include prompt response to calls, patient care during transport, detailed reporting, and collaboration with law enforcement and other agencies as needed. Requires WV paramedic certification and National Registry where applicable.