Allied Health Solutions
Paramedic - Mon EMS (Full-time)
Allied Health Solutions, Evansdale, West Virginia, United States
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The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and for those patients who require non-emergency or interfacility medical transport. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link into the health care system and resource for routine and interfacility transports.
Minimum Qualifications Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification (to be obtained in 30 days of hire). Note: Due to NREMT implementation and grandfather clauses, some staff may not have NREMT certification.
West Virginia Office of EMS Paramedic Certification (to be obtained in 30 days of hire). Preferred criteria: WV CCT, BCCTPC: FP-C or CCP-C; UMBC CCEMTP
Valid Driver's License
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or ability to successfully complete within six (6) months of hire.
Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA Preferred), to be obtained in 30 days of hire.
Valid AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained in 30 days of hire.
AMLS Certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
ITLS or PHTLS certification that has been taken within the last 2 years (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
PEPP certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
C3IFT certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained)
Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) within one (1) month of hire \IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS 100: Introduction to the IC System
IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS 800: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a field EMS provider (EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic).
Preferred Qualifications Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate level degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution.
PALS
GEMS
Other relevant prehospital certifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a field provider at the AEMT or paramedic level.
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Safety Culture:
The Paramedic will lead by example to ensure that all activities performed while on duty at Mon EMS are done in a manner to ensure the safety of Mon EMS personnel, our patients, and the community. Measurement methods: Avoidable incidents, hazards remedied, and incidents reported for analysis.
2. Quality Assurance – Readiness:
Ensures that in‑service vehicles, supplies, controlled substances, and equipment have been thoroughly checked. Measurement methods: Vehicle checklists, daily chore logs, etc.
3. Work Attitude:
The Paramedic will take the initiative to complete work assignments without prompting; exert maximum effort and serve as a role model for coworkers; demonstrate persistence during the performance of daily duties; bring a high level of energy to job performance; and maintain an optimistic demeanor during job performance.
4. Acting with Integrity:
The Paramedic will aim to reduce waste in daily operations; follow all appropriate ethical standards in the workplace; consistently act honestly and display the highest level of integrity; be accountable and accept personal responsibility for her or his own actions.
5. Communication:
The Paramedic will understand the importance of effective communication with key stakeholders including but not limited to coworker, patients, customers, other emergency responders, dispatching personnel, healthcare professionals, the public, etc.
6. Problem Solving:
The Paramedic will use current information to make educated decisions; have a basic understanding of how analytical decision are made to help ensure clinical and operational excellence; be able to concentrate and use information gathering skills to make immediate coherent decisions.
7. Executing Tasks – Response:
The Paramedic will respond to all requests in a timely and efficient manner. Response to emergency assignments with an "out of chute" time of 60 seconds from dispatch to unit response.
8. Executing Tasks – Patient Care:
The Paramedic will provide excellent patient care based upon knowledge of current EMS district and/or state protocols and QA/QI initiatives; internal Mon EMS benchmarks; and evidence-based medicine or best practices.
9. Quality Assurance – Documentation:
The Paramedic will take the initiative to complete and review their own patient care and billing documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to the end of every shift worked.
10. Quality Improvement – Competency & Education:
The Paramedic will complete knowledge, psychomotor, and affective domain education assignments, simulation programs (simple or high‑fidelity), and other programs as assigned by Mon EMS or the West Virginia Office of EMS in a timely fashion.
11. Managing Significant Incidents:
Responds to multi‑patient incidents and serves as an officer in the Incident Command System depending on the complexity and jurisdiction of the response.
12. Civic Responsibility:
The Paramedic will understand the value of giving within the community; understand the balance of success of the organization with that of society and maintains focus on doing what is in the best interest of the patient first and foremost.
13. Social Knowledge:
The Paramedic will understand the importance of cultural diversity; have rudimentary knowledge of cultural relationships and geographical layout within the Mon EMS area including local history.
14. Work Habits & Attitudes:
The Paramedic will take the initiative to complete the job at hand without prompting including but not limited to: all patient care assignments; general custodial and housekeeping duties; vehicle cleanliness.
15. Motivating Others:
The Paramedic will understand the importance of: her or his role as a clinical team member within the organization; and of organizational goals and objectives and ensure all coworkers understand the same.
16. Learning:
The Paramedic will demonstrate the importance of: developing good learning strategies; maintaining a level of intellectual curiosity; continuous learning; and seeking feedback regarding personal performance to continuously grow.
Physical Requirements The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes.
Standing/Walking:
Continuously. This usually includes going to and from the emergency vehicle, and getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment.
Sitting:
Frequently. When responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle.
Lifting and Carrying:
Frequently. Required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights in excess of 100 pounds or more.
Bending and Stooping:
Frequently. Throughout a work shift the individual will be required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees.
Crouching and Kneeling:
Frequently.
Climbing:
Occasionally.
Reaching:
Frequently.
Pushing and Pulling:
Frequently.
Handling or Grasping:
Continuously.
Hazards:
Occasionally. The employee, when responding to emergency situations, may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals.
Other Physical Requirements:
Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions; speak clearly under stressful circumstances; respond physically with speed; accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English; operate effectively in loud environments; get along well with others.
Mental Requirements of the Position Handle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function calmly, coolly, and collectedly under all types of stressful situations; get along well with diverse personalities; communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect; create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations; work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential; analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations; work independently with minimum supervision for assigned tasks; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines; anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, the squad, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community; understand and follow federal, state and local laws, and squad policies, procedures, and rules; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; follow orders; remember and apply concepts, knowledge and principles; analyze and interpret situations; and appropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnesses.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to utilize computing systems that are required for essential job functions. This includes but is not limited to: scheduling and timekeeping software; web‑based learning platforms; electric patient care report (ePCR) systems; scan and attach documentation to electronic systems; sending and receiving email communications with and without attachments; HR portal; incident management and fleet management system; general office programs such as Microsoft Office or similar software; Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint.
Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company:
AHS LLC
Cost Center:
4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia
Address:
801 J D Anderson Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and for those patients who require non-emergency or interfacility medical transport. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link into the health care system and resource for routine and interfacility transports.
Minimum Qualifications Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification (to be obtained in 30 days of hire). Note: Due to NREMT implementation and grandfather clauses, some staff may not have NREMT certification.
West Virginia Office of EMS Paramedic Certification (to be obtained in 30 days of hire). Preferred criteria: WV CCT, BCCTPC: FP-C or CCP-C; UMBC CCEMTP
Valid Driver's License
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or ability to successfully complete within six (6) months of hire.
Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA Preferred), to be obtained in 30 days of hire.
Valid AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained in 30 days of hire.
AMLS Certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
ITLS or PHTLS certification that has been taken within the last 2 years (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
PEPP certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)
C3IFT certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained)
Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) within one (1) month of hire \IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS 100: Introduction to the IC System
IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS 800: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a field EMS provider (EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic).
Preferred Qualifications Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate level degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution.
PALS
GEMS
Other relevant prehospital certifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a field provider at the AEMT or paramedic level.
Core Duties and Responsibilities The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Safety Culture:
The Paramedic will lead by example to ensure that all activities performed while on duty at Mon EMS are done in a manner to ensure the safety of Mon EMS personnel, our patients, and the community. Measurement methods: Avoidable incidents, hazards remedied, and incidents reported for analysis.
2. Quality Assurance – Readiness:
Ensures that in‑service vehicles, supplies, controlled substances, and equipment have been thoroughly checked. Measurement methods: Vehicle checklists, daily chore logs, etc.
3. Work Attitude:
The Paramedic will take the initiative to complete work assignments without prompting; exert maximum effort and serve as a role model for coworkers; demonstrate persistence during the performance of daily duties; bring a high level of energy to job performance; and maintain an optimistic demeanor during job performance.
4. Acting with Integrity:
The Paramedic will aim to reduce waste in daily operations; follow all appropriate ethical standards in the workplace; consistently act honestly and display the highest level of integrity; be accountable and accept personal responsibility for her or his own actions.
5. Communication:
The Paramedic will understand the importance of effective communication with key stakeholders including but not limited to coworker, patients, customers, other emergency responders, dispatching personnel, healthcare professionals, the public, etc.
6. Problem Solving:
The Paramedic will use current information to make educated decisions; have a basic understanding of how analytical decision are made to help ensure clinical and operational excellence; be able to concentrate and use information gathering skills to make immediate coherent decisions.
7. Executing Tasks – Response:
The Paramedic will respond to all requests in a timely and efficient manner. Response to emergency assignments with an "out of chute" time of 60 seconds from dispatch to unit response.
8. Executing Tasks – Patient Care:
The Paramedic will provide excellent patient care based upon knowledge of current EMS district and/or state protocols and QA/QI initiatives; internal Mon EMS benchmarks; and evidence-based medicine or best practices.
9. Quality Assurance – Documentation:
The Paramedic will take the initiative to complete and review their own patient care and billing documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to the end of every shift worked.
10. Quality Improvement – Competency & Education:
The Paramedic will complete knowledge, psychomotor, and affective domain education assignments, simulation programs (simple or high‑fidelity), and other programs as assigned by Mon EMS or the West Virginia Office of EMS in a timely fashion.
11. Managing Significant Incidents:
Responds to multi‑patient incidents and serves as an officer in the Incident Command System depending on the complexity and jurisdiction of the response.
12. Civic Responsibility:
The Paramedic will understand the value of giving within the community; understand the balance of success of the organization with that of society and maintains focus on doing what is in the best interest of the patient first and foremost.
13. Social Knowledge:
The Paramedic will understand the importance of cultural diversity; have rudimentary knowledge of cultural relationships and geographical layout within the Mon EMS area including local history.
14. Work Habits & Attitudes:
The Paramedic will take the initiative to complete the job at hand without prompting including but not limited to: all patient care assignments; general custodial and housekeeping duties; vehicle cleanliness.
15. Motivating Others:
The Paramedic will understand the importance of: her or his role as a clinical team member within the organization; and of organizational goals and objectives and ensure all coworkers understand the same.
16. Learning:
The Paramedic will demonstrate the importance of: developing good learning strategies; maintaining a level of intellectual curiosity; continuous learning; and seeking feedback regarding personal performance to continuously grow.
Physical Requirements The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes.
Standing/Walking:
Continuously. This usually includes going to and from the emergency vehicle, and getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment.
Sitting:
Frequently. When responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle.
Lifting and Carrying:
Frequently. Required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights in excess of 100 pounds or more.
Bending and Stooping:
Frequently. Throughout a work shift the individual will be required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees.
Crouching and Kneeling:
Frequently.
Climbing:
Occasionally.
Reaching:
Frequently.
Pushing and Pulling:
Frequently.
Handling or Grasping:
Continuously.
Hazards:
Occasionally. The employee, when responding to emergency situations, may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals.
Other Physical Requirements:
Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions; speak clearly under stressful circumstances; respond physically with speed; accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English; operate effectively in loud environments; get along well with others.
Mental Requirements of the Position Handle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function calmly, coolly, and collectedly under all types of stressful situations; get along well with diverse personalities; communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect; create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations; work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential; analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations; work independently with minimum supervision for assigned tasks; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines; anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, the squad, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community; understand and follow federal, state and local laws, and squad policies, procedures, and rules; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; follow orders; remember and apply concepts, knowledge and principles; analyze and interpret situations; and appropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnesses.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to utilize computing systems that are required for essential job functions. This includes but is not limited to: scheduling and timekeeping software; web‑based learning platforms; electric patient care report (ePCR) systems; scan and attach documentation to electronic systems; sending and receiving email communications with and without attachments; HR portal; incident management and fleet management system; general office programs such as Microsoft Office or similar software; Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint.
Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company:
AHS LLC
Cost Center:
4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia
Address:
801 J D Anderson Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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