Paramedic - EMSSTAT - Full-Time 24 hour shifts

Company: Norman Regional Hospital Authority
Location: Norman
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Norman Regional EMSSTAT operates 24/7 to provide pre-hospital stabilization and life-saving care to 27,000 patients each year. We work alongside our medical directors, physicians, and nurses in our three Emergency Departments. We respond to all 911 medical and trauma emergencies, inter-facility transports, event standbys, collaborate with our Centers for Excellence on STEMI and stroke care, and partner with our public safety agencies to provide a wide range of EMS response capabilities in Moore, Norman, and surrounding areas. EMSSTAT has specialized teams such as SWAT Medics, a very active bike team, and our regional disaster medical response team (DMRT) which houses a large response trailer. We are looking for highly motivated healers ready for a fast-paced environment who are able to deliver the best patient experience to our customers, function as part of a dynamic team, and represent our Health System well. Norman Regional Health System is a team of more than 3,000 healers all working together to bring our mission and vision to life. Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care. Our vision is to be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities. We call our employees healers because we view every single member of our team as having an impact either face-to-face or behind the scenes on our patients' and visitors' journey through our health system. We strive to recruit and retain healers who embody our spirit of customer service and who represent Norman Regional's five core values: Integrity, Communications, Attitude, Results and Engagement or ICARE. This is a special place to work. Apply today to join our compassionate team of healers and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. NRHSS Responsibilities Performs emergency and stabilizing procedures using protocols as directed by the EMS Medical Director and independent judgment. Responds to emergency and routine requests for transportation to and from medical facilities. Assesses patient and determines nature and acuity of illness/injury and administers appropriate medical treatment utilizing independent judgment and protocols or standing orders. Qualifications Education Certificate or Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. Licensure / Certification Must have and maintain a current Oklahoma Paramedic License Minimum requirement is completion of the requirements for licensure (DOT curriculum paramedic program) recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of health in accordance with EMS regulations which allows individual to sit for the State and National Registry exams for licensure as an EMT. Must be at least 21 years of age in order to be insured by NRH carrier. Must possess a valid driver's license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training is required within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) training is required within 9 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) training is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

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