Critical Care Paramedic, Ambulance Service, Part Time, 12 Hour, Nights AFSCME

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time, night-shift Critical Care Paramedic for its Air Care & Mobile Care (ACMC) team. Building on advanced life support transport paramedic skills, the role requires the broad and complex knowledge and skills recognized for a Critical Care Paramedic by the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC). Under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with a Critical Care RN, the paramedic provides safe, quality care to patients of all age groups. The paramedic assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care according to applicable state scopes of practice and organizational and departmental policies and procedures, and maintains performance standards outlined by IBSC and the Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). The position provides medical care to patients ranging from stable to critically ill or injured, including complex patients being transported to a higher level of care. Care may involve advanced airway and ventilator management, cardiac assist devices, blood products, thrombolytics, intensive care medications and pressors. The role also includes patient and family communication, patient handoffs, accurate clinical and operational documentation, equipment and vehicle readiness, safety practices, quality improvement, teamwork, mentoring, and continuing professional development. UC Medical Center is the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system. It has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years, has 724 licensed beds, and employs more than 5,800 people.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within the initial probationary period.
Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or equivalent within the initial probationary period.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or equivalent within the initial probationary period.
State Paramedic certifications in Kentucky and Indiana within the initial probationary period.
FEMA 100 and 200 courses within the initial probationary period.
IBSC certification within two years of hire: Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) or Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C).
Active, unrestricted driver’s license with no more than four accrued points.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent within the first year.
Three years of equivalent ALS experience.
Ability to complete at least two clinical rotations or clinical experiences in critical care settings per performance appraisal year.

Nice To Haves

Paramedic National Registry certification preferred.
Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) or Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) certification is preferred within the stated IBSC certification requirement.
Military medical or paramedicine experience is considered.
Intra-facility transport experience preferred.
Three years of experience as a flight or surface transport paramedic, or in-hospital experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate medical care to patients of all ages, from stable to critically ill or injured, and evaluate and respond to their care needs.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with applicable state scopes of practice and organizational and departmental policies.
Communicate appropriately with patients and families, provide clear treatment instructions, involve families or guardians in care, and recognize behavioral, cultural, religious, developmental, and psychological needs.
Perform advanced life-saving skills as indicated, including CPR, airway management, advanced ventilator management, defibrillation, bleeding control, trauma management, spine stabilization, chest tube monitoring, and 12-lead EKG setup, performance, and interpretation.
Perform basic point-of-care laboratory testing as ordered or by protocol, obtain and interpret vital signs, and manage medications within scope of practice.
Maintain blood administration and transport patients with IV/IO access, including IV maintenance, fluid administration, central-line monitoring, and IV pump management.
Assist with transport of patients using cardiac assist devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, ECMO, LVADs, and Impella devices.
Manage emergency births and, during emergency declarations, provide immunizations and medications with physician approval and appropriate training.
Participate in quality management, clinical chart reviews, and improvement of processes and patient outcomes.
Complete patient, transport, and operational documentation thoroughly and on time; ensure medical equipment and vehicles function properly and report deficiencies.
Stay informed about department operations and participate in meetings, communications, and at least one department committee.
Promote teamwork and collaboration, mentor and orient new employees, and complete assignments at satellite or staging bases as operationally needed.
Communicate patient handoffs and updates professionally and promptly while protecting privacy and confidentiality.
Maintain safe and organized work areas, follow safe operating and emergency vehicle procedures, secure equipment and vehicles, and report safety concerns.
Maintain current critical care and transport medicine knowledge, pursue continuing education and professional development, complete at least two critical-care clinical rotations or experiences per performance appraisal year, and share knowledge with peers and healthcare professionals.
Complete special assignments and other duties as assigned.