Paramedic, Special Events, PRN, AFSCME

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a PRN ALS Paramedic for Mobile Care - Special Events. The role of a ALS Paramedic builds upon the skills and knowledge base of the advanced life support (ALS) transport Paramedic and acquires a broad and complex field of knowledge and skill that will commensurate with that of a CCP as recognized by the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) Under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with a Critical Care RN the CCP will provide safe, quality patient care specific to all age groups served.

The CCP will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the appropriate level of patient care according to the applicable state(s) scope of paramedic practice as well as organizational and departmental policies and procedures. In addition, the ACMC CCP is expected to maintain all performance standards of a CCP as outlined by the relevant IBSC and the Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS).

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

United States

Minimum

Required:

High school graduate or GED. | Preferred:
Current Ohio Paramedic certification required National Registry.

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within initial probationary period.
• Approved Trauma Life Support course
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) to be obtained within probationary period.
• FEMA 100, 200 courses within initial probationary period.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or its equivalency (s) must be obtained within probationary period.
• Active, unrestricted Driver’s License with no more than 4 accrued points

One year of Emergency Medical Service experience as a Paramedic preferred. Military medical/paramedicine experience considered. UC Health Emergency Medical Services Cohort experience considered. Inter-facility transport experience preferred. Two years’ experience driving an ambulance preferred.

• BLS (American Heart Association) at time of hire
• ACLS (American Heart Association) at time of hire
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (American Academy of Pediatrics) within 1 year of hire
• Approved trauma course
• FEMA 100, 200
• Emergency Vehicle Operations or its equivalent
• Completes mandatory annual education training for unit specific, hospital, and safety
• Completes EKG test upon hire and annually with a passing score
• Performs diverse duties involving an extensive knowledge of protocols, medical techniques, equipment, and the use of a wide range of procedures
• Requires the use of judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances
• Ability to make independent, clinically and operationally competent decisions in a challenging environment.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

• Provides appropriate medical care for a wide spectrum of patients ranging from stable to critically ill or injured. Possess advanced knowledge and critical decision-making skills in order to assess and implement a holistic approach of care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and their family. Evaluates the care that is provided and responds appropriately.
• Completes and…