SR PARAMEDIC

Premier Health Partners; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a SR Paramedic for Miami Valley South Hospital in Centerville, OH. The Emergency Department shift is 11AM-11:30PM (36 hours per week; 72 hours per pay period).

The role involves managing a patient load alongside a nurse, with advanced skills, critical interventions, and inter-professional coordination. You will mentor junior staff, participate in crisis management, advocate for patients, and ensure smooth care transitions in high‑risk situations, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Paramedic certification current with Ohio requirements (BLS/ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Manage patient load alongside a nurse in ED.
• Provide assessments, monitoring, and critical interventions.
• Coordinate with inter-professional team for care transitions.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer basics

Education

High school dipl./GED

Accredited paramedic program

Job description

Position:

SR Paramedic

Department:

Emergency Department

Shift:

11AM-11:30PM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period

Facility:

Miami Valley South Hospital

This position involves managing a patient load alongside a nurse in the Emergency Department (ED), justifying a higher pay for a paramedic by emphasizing the additional responsibilities and advanced skills required. This role involves shared patient care, where the paramedic contributes to assessments, ongoing monitoring, critical interventions, and decision-making. It requires strong critical thinking, time management, and the ability to prioritize care effectively under pressure. The paramedic’s skills go beyond pre-hospital care, assisting with complex procedures and coordinating with an inter-professional team, ensuring both physical and emotional patient needs are met. They also play a key role in crisis management, advocating for patients, and ensuring smooth care transitions. The paramedic takes on increased accountability, overseeing patient outcomes and managing high-risk situations. Additionally, this role often includes mentoring junior staff, further expanding the paramedic's responsibility and leadership in the ED setting.

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Additional requirements: Type of degree: Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Area of study or major: Paramedic

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must hold valid Paramedic certification from Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS.
• BLS and ACLS certification required at the time of hire.
• Will be required to obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year from date of hire or as soon as class availability permits.

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: Paramedic/Firefighter preferred
• Preferred experience: EMS/Fire experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills