Paramedic

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Transport – Perform skills as established by CCHMC Transport Team policy, procedure and guidelines and the State of Ohio Board of EMS. Accept and comply with laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Operate emergency vehicles within applicable laws. Independently assess department needs and respond within paramedic scope of practice according to the State EMS Board Division of EMS/Ohio Department of Public Safety.
  
  Maintain current driver’s license and good driving record (no more than 5 points). Maintain current national registry and Ohio/Kentucky EMS paramedic certification. Maintain clear record of incidents in CCHMC vehicle. Turn in all fuel slips and required documentation per standard operating procedure. Demonstrate compliance with physical requirements of lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 400 lbs.
• Patient Care – Provide appropriate patient care during transport and give full report to clinical personnel at receiving facility. Integrate age‑specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient’s age and developmental functioning.
• Safety – Foster an environment that prevents accidents, illness and injury and strives for continuous improvement. Assure crew, family, and patients adhere to safety requirements while in a moving vehicle. Ensure the work environment is organized, safe, accessible, effective, and efficient for patients, families, and coworkers. Report malfunctioning equipment and other environmental hazards immediately. Anticipate changes in needs based on volume.
  
  Ensure proper working conditions of patient care and unit equipment.
• Communication – Promote open, timely communication with all members of the health‑care team, patients, family members, and visitors. Report to nursing staff any change in observable response to patient’s condition. Respond promptly to requests by patients, families and employees. Participate in improving organizational performance by recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussion.
  
  Maintain and respect confidentiality of patient, families and employees. Discuss concerns of work situation with director or designee.
• Confidentiality – Act in manner that maintains confidentiality, protects and safeguards patient/family personal medical and financial information at all times during collection, use and storage. Access only information and records necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Ohio Paramedic Certification;
  Kentucky Paramedic certification by 6 months of hire
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) by 6 months of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by 3 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification by 6 months of hire
• Trauma certification by 1 year of hire
• Valid driver’s license with less than 5 points on driving record

Burnet Campus

Full time

Night (United States of America)

Transport

Regular

0.9

36

• Expected Starting Pay Range:
  Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $23.35 - $28.46

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL – LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos – Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE status and position type

Equal Opportunity Employer
. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability