Paramedic - Mon EMS (Full-time)
Allied Health Solutions, Evansdale, WV, United States
Overview
Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and for those patients who require non-emergency or interfacility medical transport. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The Paramedic is a link into the health care system and resource for routine and interfacility transports.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification, to be obtained in 30 days of hire
West Virginia Office of EMS Paramedic Certification, to be obtained in 30 days of hire
Valid Driver's License
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or ability to successfully complete within six (6) months of hire
Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA Preferred), to be obtained in 30 days of hire
Valid AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained in 30 days of hire
AMLS Certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
ITLS or PHTLS certification active within last 2 years (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
PEPP certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
C3IFT certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained)
Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 1 month of hire (IS 700, IS 100, IS 200, IS 800)
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a field EMS provider (EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic)
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution
PALS
GEMS
Other relevant prehospital certifications
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a field provider at the AEMT or paramedic level
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Safety Culture:
The Paramedic will lead by example to ensure safety of personnel, patients, and the community. Includes vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, scene management, routine facilities maintenance, etc. Measurement methods: Avoidable incidents, hazards remedied, and incidents reported for analysis.
Quality Assurance - Readiness:
Ensure in-service vehicles, supplies, controlled substances, and equipment are checked; document discrepancies; report to supervisory officer. Measurement methods: Vehicle checklists, daily chore logs, etc.
Work Attitude:
Take initiative to complete work assignments without prompting; maintain high energy and a positive demeanor. Measurement methods: Direct observation, team feedback.
Acting with Integrity:
Follow ethical standards; maintain patient confidentiality; be accountable for actions. Measurement methods: Direct observation, team feedback.
Communication:
Understand the importance of effective communication with stakeholders. Measurement methods: direct observation, team feedback.
Problem Solving:
Use information gathering to make decisions; have basic knowledge of job functions of other field providers. Measurement methods: direct observation, team feedback.
Executing Tasks - Response:
Respond to all requests in a timely and efficient manner; target response times from dispatch to unit and on-scene arrival. Measurement methods: ePCR/dispatch data, direct observation, team feedback.
Executing Tasks - Patient Care:
Provide patient care based on current protocols, QA/QI initiatives, internal benchmarks, and evidence-based practices. Measured by patient care reports.
Quality Assurance - Documentation:
Complete and review own patient care and billing documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to end of shift. Measured by random sampling.
Quality Improvement - Competency & Education:
Complete education and competency programs in a timely fashion; measure via completed competencies.
Managing Significant Incidents:
Respond to multi-patient incidents; may serve as officer in ICS depending on complexity. Measured by direct observation and team feedback.
Civic Responsibility:
Understand the value of giving within the community; patient advocacy; maintain legal compliance.
Social Knowledge:
Understand cultural diversity and laws; ensure compliant and ethical service delivery.
Work Habits & Attitudes:
Take initiative; complete duties and projects; maintain professional conduct.
Motivating Others:
Align with mission and values; foster open dialogue and continuous improvement.
Learning:
Engage in continuous learning and feedback; aim to educate others when appropriate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical Requirements:
The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity; ability to work in adverse environments with safety risks associated with emergency scenes. Includes details on standing, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, hazards, and other physical demands as described in the original.
Mental Requirements:
Handle stressful situations calmly; work with diverse personalities; communicate with empathy; maintain professionalism and teamwork; exercise sound judgment; maintain composure in emergencies.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to use computing systems required for essential job functions (scheduling, ePCR, documentation, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Additional Job Details:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
AHS LLC
Cost Center:
4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia
Address:
801 J D Anderson Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and for those patients who require non-emergency or interfacility medical transport. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The Paramedic is a link into the health care system and resource for routine and interfacility transports.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification, to be obtained in 30 days of hire
West Virginia Office of EMS Paramedic Certification, to be obtained in 30 days of hire
Valid Driver's License
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or ability to successfully complete within six (6) months of hire
Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA Preferred), to be obtained in 30 days of hire
Valid AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained in 30 days of hire
AMLS Certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
ITLS or PHTLS certification active within last 2 years (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
PEPP certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
C3IFT certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained)
Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 1 month of hire (IS 700, IS 100, IS 200, IS 800)
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a field EMS provider (EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic)
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution
PALS
GEMS
Other relevant prehospital certifications
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a field provider at the AEMT or paramedic level
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Safety Culture:
The Paramedic will lead by example to ensure safety of personnel, patients, and the community. Includes vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, scene management, routine facilities maintenance, etc. Measurement methods: Avoidable incidents, hazards remedied, and incidents reported for analysis.
Quality Assurance - Readiness:
Ensure in-service vehicles, supplies, controlled substances, and equipment are checked; document discrepancies; report to supervisory officer. Measurement methods: Vehicle checklists, daily chore logs, etc.
Work Attitude:
Take initiative to complete work assignments without prompting; maintain high energy and a positive demeanor. Measurement methods: Direct observation, team feedback.
Acting with Integrity:
Follow ethical standards; maintain patient confidentiality; be accountable for actions. Measurement methods: Direct observation, team feedback.
Communication:
Understand the importance of effective communication with stakeholders. Measurement methods: direct observation, team feedback.
Problem Solving:
Use information gathering to make decisions; have basic knowledge of job functions of other field providers. Measurement methods: direct observation, team feedback.
Executing Tasks - Response:
Respond to all requests in a timely and efficient manner; target response times from dispatch to unit and on-scene arrival. Measurement methods: ePCR/dispatch data, direct observation, team feedback.
Executing Tasks - Patient Care:
Provide patient care based on current protocols, QA/QI initiatives, internal benchmarks, and evidence-based practices. Measured by patient care reports.
Quality Assurance - Documentation:
Complete and review own patient care and billing documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to end of shift. Measured by random sampling.
Quality Improvement - Competency & Education:
Complete education and competency programs in a timely fashion; measure via completed competencies.
Managing Significant Incidents:
Respond to multi-patient incidents; may serve as officer in ICS depending on complexity. Measured by direct observation and team feedback.
Civic Responsibility:
Understand the value of giving within the community; patient advocacy; maintain legal compliance.
Social Knowledge:
Understand cultural diversity and laws; ensure compliant and ethical service delivery.
Work Habits & Attitudes:
Take initiative; complete duties and projects; maintain professional conduct.
Motivating Others:
Align with mission and values; foster open dialogue and continuous improvement.
Learning:
Engage in continuous learning and feedback; aim to educate others when appropriate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical Requirements:
The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity; ability to work in adverse environments with safety risks associated with emergency scenes. Includes details on standing, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, hazards, and other physical demands as described in the original.
Mental Requirements:
Handle stressful situations calmly; work with diverse personalities; communicate with empathy; maintain professionalism and teamwork; exercise sound judgment; maintain composure in emergencies.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to use computing systems required for essential job functions (scheduling, ePCR, documentation, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Additional Job Details:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
AHS LLC
Cost Center:
4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia
Address:
801 J D Anderson Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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