Paramedic - ProMedica Transportation Network

ProMedica•Perrysburg, OH

34d

About The Position

Operates and maintains PTN vehicles in a safe and ready condition. Provides safe, quality care to ill or injured patients in prehospital or intrahospital setting. Will be primarily responsible in field situations if holding senior medic status. When performing SCT, will act under the direction of the Transport Nurse during care and transport of interhospital patients. Provides ongoing monitoring and management as directed of the critically ill or injured during transport. ACCOUNTABILITIES All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise Practices within the scope of practice for appropriate state certification under medical supervision. Demonstrates appropriate assessment skills in following established patient care protocols and collaborates with other health team members. Practices within their scope of practice as defined by the appropriate State certification and shall be accountable for their actions. Provide a safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care environment through collaboration with other disciplines. Supports and adheres to the State of Ohio, Michigan, ProMedica Health System and ProMedica Transportation Network policies and procedures. Assist in assessment and treatment of patient care needs in the field or at the transferring medical facility, and ensures the patient needs are met, reassessed, and treated constantly until the patient is delivered to designated treatment facility. Maintain PTN vehicles in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness. Document checks of PTN vehicles and equipment every shift. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Skills: Must interact well with people and be flexible in assuming a variety of tasks in a hospital and pre-hospital setting. Ability to work independently and make decisions away from the controlled hospital environment. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent public relations skills. Must be able to maintain composure and utilize tact in stressful situations. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer. Must be able to read maps and follow directions.
Experience: N/A
License: Must be a certified EMT Paramedic (EMT-P) in the State of Ohio. Michigan licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Maintain a good driving record as required by PTN and PHS.
Certification: Must obtain in (6) months of hire and maintain: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, PEPP, NRP

Nice To Haves

Education: N/A
Skills: N/A
Years of Experience: N/A
License: Michigan paramedic licensure
Certification: BTLS and National Registry

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains PTN vehicles in a safe and ready condition.
Provides safe, quality care to ill or injured patients in prehospital or intrahospital setting.
Will be primarily responsible in field situations if holding senior medic status.
When performing SCT, will act under the direction of the Transport Nurse during care and transport of interhospital patients.
Provides ongoing monitoring and management as directed of the critically ill or injured during transport.
Practices within the scope of practice for appropriate state certification under medical supervision.
Demonstrates appropriate assessment skills in following established patient care protocols and collaborates with other health team members.
Practices within their scope of practice as defined by the appropriate State certification and shall be accountable for their actions.
Provide a safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care environment through collaboration with other disciplines.
Supports and adheres to the State of Ohio, Michigan, ProMedica Health System and ProMedica Transportation Network policies and procedures.
Assist in assessment and treatment of patient care needs in the field or at the transferring medical facility, and ensures the patient needs are met, reassessed, and treated constantly until the patient is delivered to designated treatment facility.
Maintain PTN vehicles in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness. Document checks of PTN vehicles and equipment every shift.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

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