Paramedic - Kettering Transportation Services - Multiple Shifts & Locations

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Specific Duties:

• Assess extent of illness or injury, to establish and prioritize medical procedures.

• Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes.

• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.

• Communicates with physician and other medical personnel via radio and telephone.

• Completes patient care and billing reports.

• Displays a working knowledge of service areas, including facility locations, local regulations and procedures, and any local medical procedures.

• Ability to properly use all company provided medical equipment.

• Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, as well as sensitive company and employee information.

Operational Duties:

• Performs regular assigned shift duties.

• Maintains cleaning standards of station(s), vehicle(s), and equipment.

• Completes detailed Incident Reports and Accident Reports, in a timely manner, at the request of management.

• Uses appropriate terminology and tone and follows all radio communication procedures.

• Drives company vehicles in accordance with company driving policies.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED

• Current State of Ohio EMS certification

• CPR certification

• ACLS certification

• PALS certification, required within six (6) months of hire

• Valid driver's license, with no more than four (4) points, and approval by company insurance provider.

• Annual proctored skills and written protocol (standing orders) testing without lapse.