Paramedic INTERNAL ONLY

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides paramedic-level emergency medical care to patients at the scene, in transport, and at the hospital. Transports patients from the scene to the hospital or from one facility to another facility. Directs the work of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) while on duty.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree as Paramedic or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.
• Problem-solving & situational analysis
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to hold strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must possess and maintain a Paramedic License issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
• Possess or obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and maintain throughout employment.
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
• Must keep all knowledge and skills current through specific continued education as required by Oklahoma State Department of Health/EMS Division for renewing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides paramedic-level emergency medical care to patients at the scene, in transport, and at the hospital.
• Transports patients from the scene to the hospital or from one facility to another facility.
• Directs the work of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) while on duty.
• Must be able to operate all emergency medical equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree