Paramedic

Hudson EMS•Hudson, OH

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Hudson is seeking regular part-time Paramedics to work on a combination department comprised of full-time, part-time and volunteer personnel providing comprehensive ALS EMS service. The position involves working 24-28 hours per week (more or less based on scheduling needs) with regular schedules available. Holiday, evening and weekend hours will be required. New employees will be subject to a probationary period of a minimum of one (1) year. This position accrues OPERS retirement and vacation time.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
Current Ohio paramedic certification (National Registry preferred)
Some EMS experience as a paramedic (preferably in a volunteer and/or combination Fire and/or EMS Department)
BLS and ACLS required.
Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver’s license with less than 6 points required.
Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation and pre-employment physical examination to include drug screening.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of advanced life support EMS patient care.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, statutes and ordinances applicable to emergency medical services as pertaining to paramedic care.
Skill in the operation and use of a computer and EMS software programs, and the preparation of automated records.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, crew members, and other allied health providers.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License
Valid State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 (all to be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

National Registry preferred
PALS or PEPP preferred
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) or Emergency Medical Patients Assessment Care and Transport (EMPACT) Certification preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to medical emergencies and performs basic and advanced life support functions.
Responsible for the checking of vehicle, equipment, and supplies at the start of each shift.
Replaces used supplies and checks equipment after transport.
Direct patient care.
Performs emergency medical services on persons injured or ill according to National, State, and Departmental guidelines.
Function as a paramedic.
Transports patients to emergency medical facilities, reports observations and actions to emergency medical staff, and may provide additional emergency treatment.
Responsible at times for providing extensive pre-hospital care such as administering drugs orally and intravenously, assisting with endotracheal intubation, interpreting electrocardiograms and using monitors and other complex equipment.
Provide guidance and supervision of other crew members as needed and may serve as a lead to less experienced employees.
Assure that all department policies/procedures are followed by each crew member, and report deficiencies to supervision.
Assure that all protocols for patient care are followed.
Document patient’s care according to specific policies.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Sign for controlled substances and ensure adherence to policies/procedures for such.
Oversee the complete documentation of all paperwork such as patient care reports, supply requests, incident reports, etc.
Performs routine inspections of personal safety equipment to ensure equipment is in optimum condition and promptly notifies supervisors of deficiencies.
Responsible for maintaining vehicle, equipment, and quarters in a clean operating manner.
Decontaminates the interior of emergency vehicle, as appropriate per standards.
Ensure that the actions of all crewmembers are always professional and courteous.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, employees, crewmembers, other allied health providers and the general public.
Must maintain good standing and unrestricted practice authorization from the Medical Director.
Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Must follow and comply with City rules and policies.
Must obtain City of Hudson required Active Shooter Operations Level certification within 1 year from date of hire and maintain the certification throughout employment as a paramedic with the City of Hudson.
May perform other related duties as assigned.