Critical Care Transport Paramedic/ CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

Summary

Critical Care Transport Paramedic

The MICU Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The MICU paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport and may also provide patientcare for patients in Miami Valley Hospital and any Premier Health facility where a Mobile Intensive Care Unit is based. The CareFlight MICU paramedic works with all populations of patients. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Education: High School completion / GED; Certified as a Paramedic in the State of Ohio

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Paramedic in the State of Ohio The following certifications are required at the time of hire: BLS, ACLS and PALS The following certifications are required within the specified time frame following hire: 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS 1 Year – NRP, ATLS (audit) 2 Years – CAMTS approved professional certification

Experience: Minimum 3 years of full time Paramedic experience required. Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company

Knowledge/Skills: CUSTOMER FOCUS: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers MANAGE AMBIGUITY: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change COMPOSURE: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough TEAM PLAYER: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration COMPASSION: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients TIME MANAGEMENT: Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively FLEXIBILITY: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs

Job Description

Critical Care Transport Paramedic

The MICU Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The MICU paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport and may also provide patientcare for patients in Miami Valley Hospital and any Premier Health facility where a Mobile Intensive Care Unit is based. The CareFlight MICU paramedic works with all populations of patients. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Education: High School completion / GED; Certified as a Paramedic in the State of Ohio

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Paramedic in the State of Ohio The following certifications are required at the time of hire: BLS, ACLS and PALS The following certifications are required within the specified time frame following hire: 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS 1 Year – NRP, ATLS (audit) 2 Years – CAMTS approved professional certification

Experience: Minimum 3 years of full time Paramedic experience required. Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company

Knowledge/Skills: CUSTOMER FOCUS: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers MANAGE AMBIGUITY: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change COMPOSURE: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough TEAM PLAYER: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration COMPASSION: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients TIME MANAGEMENT: Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively FLEXIBILITY: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs