POSITION INFORMATION
Position summary:
The E.D. Paramedic is a professional caregiver who provides patient care in accordance with the Medical Support Team Physician, Southwest General Health Center, and the Ohio Revised Code. The E.D. Paramedic will work within the licensure of the State of Ohio Paramedic Certification. The E.D. Paramedic is responsible for providing or assisting with patients' cae, transporting, monitoring equipment function and responsible for documenting on appropriate forms. The E.D. Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age and/or psycho-social maturity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Required length and type of experience:
- Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Required licensure, certification or registry:
- American Heart Basic Life Support and ACLS certification required; PALS and BTLS certification preferred.
