SR PARAMEDIC

Position

SR Paramedic

Emergency Department

11AM-11:30PM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period

Miami Valley South Hospital

This position involves managing a patient load alongside a nurse in the Emergency Department (ED), justifying a higher pay for a paramedic by emphasizing the additional responsibilities and advanced skills required. This role involves shared patient care, where the paramedic contributes to assessments, ongoing monitoring, critical interventions, and decision-making. It requires strong critical thinking, time management, and the ability to prioritize care effectively under pressure.

The paramedic’s skills go beyond pre-hospital care, assisting with complex procedures and coordinating with an inter-professional team, ensuring both physical and emotional patient needs are met. They also play a key role in crisis management, advocating for patients, and ensuring smooth care transitions. The paramedic takes on increased accountability, overseeing patient outcomes and managing high-risk situations. Additionally, this role often includes mentoring junior staff, further expanding the paramedic's responsibility and leadership in the ED setting.

• Minimum Level of
  
  Education Required:
  
  High School completion / GED
• Additional requirements:
  
  Type of degree:
  Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Area of study or major:
  Paramedic

• Must hold valid Paramedic certification from Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS.
• BLS and ACLS certification required at the time of hire.
• Will be required to obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year from date of hire or as soon as class availability permits.

• Minimum Level of Experience
  
  Required:
  
  1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience:
  Paramedic/Firefighter preferred
• Preferred experience:
  
  EMS/Fire experience preferred

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills