Paramedic

WVU Medicine•Parkersburg, WV

11d

About The Position

The Paramedic is a member of the medical care team trained and certified to render supportive care to the patient, sustain life at the scene of accidental injury or sudden illness during transport to a hospital, and is qualified to begin corrective treatment as directed under State Protocol or instructed by Medical Command.

Requirements

Must possess current certification as required by state board where services will be provided: OH: Paramedic Certification through Ohio Emergency Medical Services WV: Paramedic Certification through the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)
Nationally registered as Paramedic: WV: Paramedic through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Unless WV state license is State License Only (SLO) OH: No National Registry required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
ACLS Certification within 60 days of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 60 days of hire
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 60 days of hire
Valid Driver’s license.
Six (6) months patient care
Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
WV Paramedic C3 Endorsement

Nice To Haves

ACLS Instructor.
CPR Instructor.
One year college completion with emphasis on health care.
Associates Degree.
One (1) year patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for responding promptly and efficiently to calls.
Responsible for care of patient prior to and during transport.
Responsible for organized transfer of information to the hospital and accurate, complete and legible report and record keeping.
Performs duties of triage area and establishes appropriate priority of care as requested.
Responsible for assisting in fire control at sites when other supportive agencies are not available and a patient's life if endangered.
Responsible for working with deceased persons in all forms such as drowning victims, burned victims, decomposed victims, etc., as well as render medical care to bereaved families.
Responsible for cooperating with police agencies in various situations where a paramedic's life may be in danger and be aware of legal responsibilities at scene of the crime such as rape, child abuse, drug and alcohol related cases, etc.
Responsible for performing in inclement weather, providing minor vehicle maintenance and driving an emergency vehicle under extreme conditions such as heavy traffic, inclement weather and fog.
Responsible for attending court appearances when called by the State of West Virginia.
Upon completion of call/ exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with call/patient. Paperwork must be completed within 48 hours and entered into system.