About This Role
Performing emergency and stabilizing procedures under the direction of the EMS Medical Director is the core of this Paramedic role. This position involves responding to emergency and routine transportation requests and working collaboratively with various healthcare and public safety officials.
Responsibilities
- Perform emergency and stabilizing procedures using protocols as directed by the EMS Medical Director and independent judgment
- Respond to emergency and routine requests for transportation to and from medical facilities
- Work well with other employees, healthcare providers, and public safety officials and maintain a patient or customer service focus
- Provide didactic and clinical instruction to coworkers, healthcare providers, or the public as needed
- Demonstrate effective leadership and management of specialized situations
- Provide documentation and records as appropriate
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and facilities
- Perform related tasks as required
- Adhere to all NRHS policies, procedures, and workplace rules including but not limited to attendance, tardiness, meal and break times, overtime, and safety
Requirements
- Certificate or Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology
- Completion of the requirements for licensure (DOT curriculum paramedic program) recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Health in accordance with EMS regulations which allows individual to sit for the State and National Registry exams for licensure as an EMT
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Remain insurable by the NRHS/EMSStat vehicle insurance company by maintaining a good driving record and meeting any other requirement as set forth in the policy
- Have and maintain a current Oklahoma Paramedic License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training is required within 6 months of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) training is required within 9 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) training is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment
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