Paramedic - Liberty ED

Responsibilities

• Patient Transport:
  Perform duties as established by CCHMC Transport Team policy, procedure and guideline and the State of Ohio Board of EMS. Accept and comply with laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Operate emergency vehicles within applicable laws and 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 with less than five points on the driving record.
• Maintain current national registry, Ohio and Kentucky EMS Paramedic certification and a clear record of incidents in CCHMC vehicle.
• Turn in all fuel slips and required documentation per standard operating procedure.
• Demonstrate physical capability of lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 400 lbs.
• Provide appropriate patient care during transport and give full report to clinical personnel at receiving facility, integrating age‑specific and culturally inclusive concepts based on patient developmental functioning.
• Foster a safe environment that prevents accidents, illness and injury and strive for continuous improvement.
• Ensure crew, family, and patients adhere to safety requirements while in a moving vehicle, and report malfunctioning equipment and environmental hazards immediately.
• Promote open and timely communication with all members of the healthcare team, patients, families and visitors, including prompt response to requests and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending improvements, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussion.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of patient, family and employee information.
• Discuss concerns of work situation with the director or designee.
• Act in a manner that maintains confidentiality, protects personal medical and financial information at all times during collection, use and storage.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Ohio Paramedic Certification, Kentucky Paramedic certification within six months of hire.
• NREMT within six months of hire.
• ACLS, PALS certification within three months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within six months of hire.
• Trauma certification within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with less than five points on the driving record.

Primary

Location:

Liberty Campus

Part time, Shift Night

Regular FTE 0.3, Weekly Hours 12

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $23.90 - $29.88

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.