Transport Paramedic, Days, Air Care and Mobile Care

Health Alliance; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Transport Paramedic for Air Care and Mobile Care. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a dynamic environment, demonstrating expert skills in patient assessment and emergency care. The position offers competitive salaries with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1-3K

Qualifications

• Must possess active Ohio Paramedic certification.
• One year of Emergency Medical Service experience as an EMT preferred.
• Two years' experience driving an ambulance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment.
• Evaluate critically ill or injured patients autonomously.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Education

High school graduate or GED

Paramedic certification (Ohio)

Job description

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Job Description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Job Description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

To function in a role as a certified paramedic that can transport, care for and assist in the care of a diverse and multi-faceted patient population.

To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the appropriate level of patient care according to the scope of practice approved by the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire and Transportation Services and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati Southwest Ohio Protocols, Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems as well as organizational and departmental policies and procedures. While operating under the outline's rules and regulations, the paramedic will care for and treat chronically, acutely ill and/or injured patients- primarily between facilities.

Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

Engages in population appropriate communication.

Knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.

Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.

Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.

Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.

Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.

Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.

Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Patient Care

Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with policies, protocols and standards of care.

Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (infant, pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for an inter-facility transport.

Collaborate with other members of the team, including drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners and customers.

Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient and family problems.

Plan, organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.

Maintain complete and accurate records, complete all transport documentation by the communicated deadline, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection and participate in any special projects.

Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations outlined in the program mission.

Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.

Complete transports initiated with in the timeframe of the scheduled shift, understanding that completion of these transports might require extend beyond scheduled work hours.

Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses.

Maintain clinical competency in scope of practice appropriate procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, ventricular assist devices, and advanced airway management.

Able to assist in the Emergency Department at West Chester Hospital

Emergency Department Environment

Participates in the hospital's Emergency Operations Plan during disaster situations

Communicates with various departments in a cooperative manner

Performs quick registration of patients

Effectively communicates to patients and families

Ordering, stocking, and cleaning assigned area

Maintains specialty carts

Responsible for Point of Care quality assurance and tests Safety:

Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required.

Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other ambulance staff and administration.

Assures a safe patient care environment

Communicates pertinent patient information

Demonstrates critical thinking skills and involvement in problem solving

Maintains patient's needs for privacy and confidentiality during all communication

Adheres to all hospital policies

Ensures that work areas are organized, clean and present a safe, effective and efficient environment for self, patients and other colleagues.

Conducts daily operations in a safe manner.

Participates in transport team's daily safety briefing

Successfully demonstrates knowledge of safe emergency vehicle operations/emergency egress operations and other state and federal rules and regulations. Also demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

Responds to transports and other requests in a safe and timely manner.

Secures and handles equipment with appropriate devices to assure crew and patient safety in the transport environment.

When working in a vehicle co-pilot role, will assist in navigation i.e. GPS input, adheres to department policy on lights and sirens response and monitors vehicle operator for fatigue/impairment.

Reports any safety concerns via appropriate department and health system reporting process in a timely manner

Demonstrates and promotes safe driving while operating UC Health vehicles (ambulances, staff car).

Professionalism

Represents Air Care and Mobile Care and UC Health in a professional manner.

Remains current and active in the paramedic field and/or the medical transport industry.

Has a concept of self-development; recognizes the need for professional growth and takes the appropriate steps toward meeting educational needs.

Seeks on-going professional development through participation in patient care conferences, professional committees, in-services, and continuing education activities above minimal requirements for licensure/certification renewals.

Identifies and assumes responsibility for learning needs and if needed complete applicable clinical rotations or clinical experiences to ensure clinical competency.

Remains current in all required job specific licensures, certifications and competencies.

Willingly explores as well as accepts and implements new industry standards in order to strive for higher quality outcomes.

Contributes to the growth of peers by sharing own knowledge, experience and skills. Serves in the role of formal or informal preceptor when needed.

Educates healthcare professionals and other customers regarding the operation of the transport program (includes orienting new associates as assigned).

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• One year of Emergency Medical Service experience as an EMT preferred.
• Two years' experience driving an ambulance preferred
• UC Health Emergency Medical Services Cohort experience considered
• Military medical/paramedicine experience considered.
• Intra-facility transport experience preferred.
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio Paramedic certification required National Registry preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)within initial probationary period.
• Approved Trauma Life Support course
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) to be obtained within probationary period.
• FEMA 100, 200 courses within initial probationary period.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or its equivalency (s) must be obtained within probationary period.
• Active, unrestricted Driver's License with no more than 4 accrued points
  
  

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer

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