Paramedic

Description

Part time

2 shifts per week, includes weekends

6p-Midnight

12 hours per week

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting included but not limited to the emergency department and patient transfer settings. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility with a minimum of supervision. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

• Demonstrates ability to complete applicable competencies.
• Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various health care personnel, law enforcement, fire personnel and bystanders.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Operator’s License from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles with a clean driving record.
• The employee must be 21 or older to drive RMH vehicles and have a driving record that is eligible to meet the satisfactory driving record standard conducted during the background check to be eligible for the position.
• The applicant's job offer is contingent on eligibility and if the applicant does not have a valid driver's license or has a driving record that falls at or below the criteria, the applicant will not be hired for positions where driving is an essential job function.

• Paramedic program curriculum and contents.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Paramedic program.
• Must hold certification from the Indiana State Emergency Medical Services Commission as a Paramedic.
• Must have successfully completed American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support courses.

• A minimum of 1 year of previous Emergency Medical Services experience preferred.

• Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters.
• Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, healthcare personnel, physicians, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel.
• Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people.

• Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change.
• Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills.
• Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular requirement to walk, stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms, talk, and hear.
• Regular requirement to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Speaking and listening skills are essential.
• Time management and multiple task management skills are essential.
• Must be able to work under a moderate amount of stress.
• Must be able to read, write and do simple calculations; follow written and oral instructions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Work can be performed in a clean, well-lighted and ventilated building or in a pre-hospital community-based setting.
• Could be subject to infectious diseases, cuts, abrasions, burns, and punctures.
• Work schedule may vary.

• Reports to the Director of Emergency Department.