Paramedic, Special Events, PRN, AFSCME

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.

• 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 demonstrates proficiently of all required department and organizational competencies and educational requirements according to the position of a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) for ACMC. Initial and ongoing education to address providing competent care to some of the most complex patients needing to be transported to a higher level of care i.e patients requiring cardiac assist device, ventilators with advanced settings, require blood or blood products, intravenous thromboloytics, intensive care unit medications and pressors (list not all inclusive).
• Ability to perform advanced level life-saving skills as determined by patient condition including the following but not limited to:
  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management including emergency airway management, ventilator management with advanced settings, cardiac defibrillation, excessive bleeding control, trauma management including spine stabilization, splinting of limbs, Cervical spine immobilization rapid extrication procedures, chest tube monitoring and management, 12 lead EKG set up, performance and interpretation.
• Ability to perform basic level point of care lab testing as ordered or by protocol.
• Ability to obtain and interpret vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and end tidal CO 2 monitoring).
• Medication management within scope of practice.
• Maintenance of blood administration.
• Transport patients with a central /peripheral IV/IO without an infusion, IV maintenance and fluid administration, central line monitoring, IV pump management.
• Assist with the transport of patients on cardiac assist devices (Intra-aortic balloon pump, ECMO, LVAD, Impella).
• Emergency birth management
• In the event of emergency declaration, Paramedic may…