Paramedic

Samaritan Care•Orrville, OH

26d

About The Position

Provides advanced life support and basic life support emergency medical care, patient assessment and care, transportation, and related services. The Paramedic also performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic and must meet that role’s qualifications. Work is scheduled in 12-hour rotating shifts on a two-week cycle: four days one week and three days the next. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. After company orientation and training, the employee must satisfactorily complete at least 30 hours of ride-along time with an ALS-certified Field Training Officer. The employee may not concurrently work for another ambulance service or another entity that could pose a conflict. The position requires maintaining current state and/or applicable licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, as well as BLS and ACLS certifications. The role involves patient care and transport, safe operation and upkeep of ambulances and other equipment, accurate records and documentation, and compliance with applicable laws, protocols, company policies, and confidentiality requirements. The employee reports to Operations Management, including Shift Supervisors and Field Supervisors. The work frequently takes place outdoors and requires substantial physical activity, including moving patients and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
High school diploma or GED.
Maintain a valid, current state and/or applicable Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic license.
Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.
After initial company orientation and training, satisfactorily complete at least 30 hours of ride-along time with an ALS-certified Field Training Officer.
May not be concurrently employed by another ambulance service or another entity that could pose a conflict.
Generally, have no criminal record resulting in a verdict other than not guilty; Administration considers relevant circumstances, including recency and nature of the proceeding, when assessing suitability for employment.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Perform basic arithmetic, solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Safely lift, transfer, maneuver, load, and otherwise move patients and/or equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
Have reliable transportation and report punctually for scheduled shifts in proper uniform.
Be able to perform the listed essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support treatment and basic life support treatment and transportation for sick and injured people.
Provide emergency medical care within the employee’s level of skill, training, and certification.
Operate ambulances and other company vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
Observe patients, record significant conditions and treatments, and take vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Prepare inventories, stock supplies, and inspect equipment for proper operation.
Clean and disinfect ambulance interiors and clean and detail ambulance exteriors.
Maintain the cleanliness and proper stocking of ambulances, company vehicles, equipment, office areas, lounge, and bathrooms.
Safely lift, transfer, maneuver, load, and move patients and equipment.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, medical personnel, and the public in verbal and written form.
Arrive punctually for scheduled shifts in proper uniform and maintain personal hygiene and a professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor.
Be available to work, when requested, up to 60 minutes before a scheduled shift and to take an additional transport while still on the clock through the scheduled shift end time.
Complete and maintain accurate transport, equipment inspection, supply usage, incident, and other operational records.
Promote the company, perform public relations when assigned, provide standby coverage at special events, deliver medical equipment and supplies when assigned, and complete other assigned details.
Attend company meetings and educational sessions whenever possible.
Inspect and promptly report damage, deficiencies, safety issues, and other operational problems to Administration.
Promptly report in writing changes in driving record, certification, health, physical status, employment-record information, or other circumstances that could affect qualification or ability to perform safely.
Immediately report violations of personnel policies or procedures to Administration.
Comply with the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and other company rules, regulations, directives, and supervisor instructions.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company, employee, business, and patient information, including after employment ends.
Complete other duties as assigned by Administration.