Community Paramedic – LACP Lima

Licensing/Certification

Current paramedic-level certification (required)

Supports a growing community health program focused on post‑discharge patient support and connecting patients with appropriate community resources.

• Schedule is day shift Monday through Friday.
• Certified in Community Paramedicine.
• Candidates must have at least 3‑5 years of medical experience.

Ground Paramedic provides direct patient care and transportation when responding to both emergent and non‑emergent calls for service. Operates within all federal, state, and local regulations and organization policies, procedures, and EMS protocols.

• Respond to calls, perform ALS patient assessment and triage.
• Perform indicated Advanced Life Support procedures per EMS Protocols under the direction of the Medical Control Physician.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for use at the beginning and end of shift.
• Operate all vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Provide high level of customer service to patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provide accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Work independently, problem‑solve, and resolve conflict while under considerable stress.
• Accommodate and train new staff and/or students for orientation and educational purposes; complete all documentation on behalf of students/orientees.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, and EMS protocols.

• Current paramedic-level certification (required)
• RSFH requires National Registry
• Valid State Driver’s License (required)
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required within 6 months of hire)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program – American Academy of Pediatrics or Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (preferred upon hire, required within 6 months of hire; not required for RSFH)

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associate’s degree level (required)

1 Year of Paramedic Experience (preferred)

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – required at time of hire for RSFH; preferred upon hire and required within 1 year of hire.

• ICS 100 & IC 700 (preferred)
• Computer literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during transport
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• CPR
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtain vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Work independently
• Work under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy
• Yank Auer suctioning
• IV insertion
• IV removal
• IV site care
• Transport on monitor
• Medication administration
• Medication drip administration and monitoring
• Basic airway management
• Cardiac monitor strip interpretation of all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team.