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UC HEALTH LLC Paramedic- Transport (AFSCME) in CINCINNATI, Ohio
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. To function in a role as a transport paramedic that can transport, care for and assist in the care of a diverse and multi-faceted patient population. To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the appropriate level of patient care according to the scope of practice approved by the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire and Transportation Services and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati Southwest Ohio Protocols, Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems as well as organizational and departmental policies and procedures.Minimum Required: High school graduate or GED. | Current Ohio Paramedic certification required. National Registry preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)within initial probationary period. Approved Trauma Life Support course. Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) to be obtained within probationary period. FEMA 100, 200 courses within initial probationary period. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or its equivalency (s) must be obtained within probationary period. Active, unrestricted Driver's License with no more than 4 accrued points. | Minimum Required: Willing to certify, license or graduate within 12 months.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): 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. Patient Care: Possess knowledge and skill to ensure assessments are pertinent and accurate. Independently implements a comprehensive, scope specific plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and their family before and throughout transport in collaboration with other healthcare providers. Evaluates the care that is provided and responds appropriately. Possesses and demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical skills to provide advanced level assessment(s), intervention and evaluation necessary to ensure safe and efficient transport of the critically ill or injured patient. 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, cardiac defibrillation, excessive bleeding control, trauma management including spine stabilization, splinting of limbs, Cervical spine immobilization rapid extrication procedures, chest tube monitoring