Paramedic
Location: Buckeye Lake, OH
TITLE: EMT
LOCATION: Buckeye Lake, Ohio
Are you considering a career change?
Looking for a smaller community with a population of 25,000, offering a cost of living 18% lower than the US average, and plenty of activities in the area? All while being within an hour of a large city?
If so, there is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned integrated health care system based in east central Ohio.
This not-for-profit system boasts a team of over 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers spread throughout the area. It is the largest provider in a six county region and serves as a primary referral center.
The system provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of this size. Their services include open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II neonatal intermediate care unit, neurosurgery, and comprehensive cancer services.
The healthcare system takes pride in its rich history of serving the community with compassion, trust, innovation, and excellence, and is committed to continuing this tradition.
SUMMARY:
We are seeking an energetic, talented individual to join our team as an EMT. In this role, you will respond to emergency situations, providing skilled emergency and non-emergency services in various areas including emergency medical and rescue operations, basic medical assistance, mentoring, training, quality improvement, public education, and recruitment.
As an EMT, you will be responsible for supervising and providing care to patients in the pre-hospital environment. This includes performing critical basic procedures according to medical protocol and offering independent support in life-threatening situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer basic life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in the pre-hospital environment, following federal, state, and local laws, protocols, regulations, and standards.
- Safely operate emergency ambulances and other light-duty emergency medical response vehicles, responding to emergency and non-emergency transports as directed by the Communications Center.
- Attend classes and engage in activities necessary to familiarize and maintain familiarity with proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services, ensuring efficient delivery of services.
- Assist in the rescue and extrication of victims involved in accidents or sudden illness using appropriate rescue and medical techniques.
- Communicate with additional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions for further treatment or arrange patient reception at the appropriate center.
- Respond to emergency calls promptly and professionally, providing high-quality patient care.
- Complete a full check sheet for assigned vehicle(s) and ensure that ambulances and first response vehicles are stocked, fueled, and ready for the next call.
- Report any day-to-day incidents, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages in writing to the duty coordinator or supervisor before the end of your shift.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of EMT-B and certification in the State of Ohio, or successful completion of EMT-A and State of Ohio certification.
- Fulfill CME responsibilities as per State Guidelines for certification, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, ASLS, CPR, ITLS, or PHTLS certifications.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.
- Must be 23 years of age or older to drive an emergency medical vehicle.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The position offers a salary range of $16 to $22 per hour for EMT-Bs and $15 to $17.50 per hour for EMT-As. Additionally, a comprehensive benefit package is included.
LOCATION: Buckeye Lake, Ohio
Are you considering a career change?
Looking for a smaller community with a population of 25,000, offering a cost of living 18% lower than the US average, and plenty of activities in the area? All while being within an hour of a large city?
If so, there is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned integrated health care system based in east central Ohio.
This not-for-profit system boasts a team of over 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers spread throughout the area. It is the largest provider in a six county region and serves as a primary referral center.
The system provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of this size. Their services include open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II neonatal intermediate care unit, neurosurgery, and comprehensive cancer services.
The healthcare system takes pride in its rich history of serving the community with compassion, trust, innovation, and excellence, and is committed to continuing this tradition.
SUMMARY:
We are seeking an energetic, talented individual to join our team as an EMT. In this role, you will respond to emergency situations, providing skilled emergency and non-emergency services in various areas including emergency medical and rescue operations, basic medical assistance, mentoring, training, quality improvement, public education, and recruitment.
As an EMT, you will be responsible for supervising and providing care to patients in the pre-hospital environment. This includes performing critical basic procedures according to medical protocol and offering independent support in life-threatening situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer basic life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in the pre-hospital environment, following federal, state, and local laws, protocols, regulations, and standards.
- Safely operate emergency ambulances and other light-duty emergency medical response vehicles, responding to emergency and non-emergency transports as directed by the Communications Center.
- Attend classes and engage in activities necessary to familiarize and maintain familiarity with proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services, ensuring efficient delivery of services.
- Assist in the rescue and extrication of victims involved in accidents or sudden illness using appropriate rescue and medical techniques.
- Communicate with additional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions for further treatment or arrange patient reception at the appropriate center.
- Respond to emergency calls promptly and professionally, providing high-quality patient care.
- Complete a full check sheet for assigned vehicle(s) and ensure that ambulances and first response vehicles are stocked, fueled, and ready for the next call.
- Report any day-to-day incidents, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages in writing to the duty coordinator or supervisor before the end of your shift.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of EMT-B and certification in the State of Ohio, or successful completion of EMT-A and State of Ohio certification.
- Fulfill CME responsibilities as per State Guidelines for certification, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, ASLS, CPR, ITLS, or PHTLS certifications.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.
- Must be 23 years of age or older to drive an emergency medical vehicle.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The position offers a salary range of $16 to $22 per hour for EMT-Bs and $15 to $17.50 per hour for EMT-As. Additionally, a comprehensive benefit package is included.