Position: Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Department: CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

Shift: Full-time Nights 7p-7:30a/ 72 Hours Per Pay

The MICU Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The MICU paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport and may also provide patient care for patients in Miami Valley Hospital and any Premier Health facility where a Mobile Intensive Care Unit is based. The CareFlight MICU paramedic works with all populations of patients. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Education : High School completion / GED; Certified as a Paramedic in the State of Ohio

Licensure/Certification/Registration :

 Paramedic in the State of Ohio

 The following certifications are required at the time of hire:

 BLS, ACLS and PALS

 The following certifications are required within the specified time frame following hire:

 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS

 1 Year – NRP, ATLS (audit)

 2 Years – CAMTS approved professional certification

Experience : Minimum 3 years of full time Paramedic experience required. Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company

Knowledge/Skills :

 COSTUMER FOCUS: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

 MANAGE AMBIGUITY: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change

 COMPOSURE: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough

 TEAM PLAYER: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration

 COMPASSION: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients

 TIME MANAGEMENT: Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively

 FLEXIBILITY: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs