ALS Paramedic

0.9 FTE, Working 36 hours per Week

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts with Weekend, Holiday, & On-Call Requirement

Full-Time Benefits Eligible

Minimum Pay Rate: $24/hr. plus shift differentials

The ALS Paramedic provides direct patient care and assistance using Family Centered Care principals. The ALS paramedic provides stabilization and emergency care of the acutely ill infant, child, adolescent, or adult by ALS level of ground transport. On call hours required.

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* Collaborates in managing the acutely ill patient through crisis intervention, support, and education. Performs physical observations, documents medical-family history and clinical problem list, and plans care to meet all needs. Using evidence-based practice, performs stabilization and resuscitation, and provides direct care and continuous monitoring during transport.
* Performs treatments, procedures, and administers medication under the supervision of the Transport Clinician or physician, and in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Maintains documentation of patient assessment, condition, interventions required, and communication processes on the transport record.
* Drives the MICU safely to and from transport locations. Assists in organizing rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources. Maintains fleet, equipment, and supplies necessary to the transport system including routine maintenance and cleaning.
* Evaluates methods of practice and recommends modifications to meet patient needs. Searches out opportunities for research and assists in active projects. Identifies education needs and supports education through informal and/or formal teaching. Actively participates in the unit committees, educational opportunities, and projects to assure daily operation and growth.
* Establishes professional objectives, pursues professional growth, and attends and actively participates in monthly staff meetings, hospital-based committees, and projects. Successfully completes quarterly skills and recertification requirements.

Education Requirement:
* High school graduate or equivalent, required.
* Successful completion of the 2 stages of Transport Paramedic Training Program and Preceptorship.
o Driving and ALS Transports (Level 1) o Critical Care Transports (Level 2)
o Must meet all the Level 1 Transport requirements.

Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:
* BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and trauma course prior to completion of orientation, required.
* Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, required.

Skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge, required.
* Demonstrated self-motivation, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, teaching, organization, rapid decision-making, advanced level of critical thinking, and ability to work under stress using sound judgment, required.
* Demonstrated leadership ability; accepts responsibility and accountability for all decisions and actions, required.

Experience:
* 3 years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, required.
* 2 years of experience in a pediatric emergency department, preferred.
* Successful completion of NCH Critical Care drug test and IV Opioid, Hypnotic, Sedative, and Anticonvulsant test prior to completion of orientation, required.
* Must meet and maintain role of MICU Driver/Paramedic.
* Stipulations of various hours in multiple departments dependent on previous experience to include emergency department, PICU, and NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital is required during the transport preceptorship for applicants.
o While orienting to Driving and ALS Transports, one will need to maintain an FTE of 0.6 during orientation and maintain for at least one year after orientation is complete.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet