Critical Care Transport Paramedic Life Flight Network St. Vincent Medical Center

Toledo, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days/Nights (United States of America)

Responsible for assisting with urgent and critical care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via Life Flight or Mobile Life. Responsible for assessing planning organizing documenting and evaluating patient care in conjunction with the critical care transport nurse. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides professional care to the urgent/emergent needs of the patient prior to air or ground transfer in the airborne and ground transport environment. Works with critical care transport nurse to assess patient condition to interpret patient related data to establish immediate priorities and plan of care.
Evaluates the patient care delivered in conjunction with the critical care transport nurse. Documents necessary and appropriate patient assessment and care.
Acts as a professional representative of Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Ritas Medical Center to the community.
Cooperates with all ancillary and support services.
Assists in maintaining the vehicle equipment and supplies as defined by departmental policy and procedures.
Facilitates the needs of Life Flight patients and their families during hospitalization at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Ritas Medical Center; communicates with other hospital departments as necessary to facilitate those needs.
Communicates with EMS and hospital requestors as needed in order to care appropriately for transported patients.
Acts as an educator to professional groups and the EMS in our service area; promotes Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita Medical Center as the regional referral centers.
Attends internal and external educational meetings keeps current in knowledge skills and clinical competencies through professional journals professional organizations etc. Participates in department standing and ad hoc committees.
Travels to assigned base sites with the understanding that daily assignments may change as dictated by staffing issues mechanical issues with the aircraft or mobile units.
Adheres to all Medical Directives written policies and procedures for the Critical Care Transport Network including crewmember weight policy for aviation operations.
Completes annual flight crewmember training if oriented to flight environment.
Interprets information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific need: a) neonatal b) pediatric c) adolescent d) adult e) geriatric.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

Current license as a Paramedic from the State of Ohio.
CAMTS approved advanced certification (FP-C or CCP-C) required or obtained within 1 year of hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
Basic Trauma Life Support certification or equivalent required within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Advanced Life Support Certification required.
Preferred:

Michigan Paramedic license preferred.
BCLS instructor preferred.
ACLS Instructor certification preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Graduate of an accredited paramedic program
At least 3 years paramedic field experience.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Must be able to demonstrate and maintain clinical competence including but not limited to; arterial line monitoring advanced airway techniques; use of IV pumps and use of medical transport ventilators.
Must possess analytical abilities sound medical knowledge problem solving skills for the effective formulation of plan of care implementation of care and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient condition.
Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients physicians and hospital personnel. Must have demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs; and to effectively maintain good public relations for the sponsoring institutions.
Work requires up to 6 months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Life Flight 1 - St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:24Work Shift:Days/Nights (United States of America)Responsible for assisting with urgent and critical care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via Life Flight or Mobile Life. Responsible for assessing ...