Title: EMT Paramedic - Emergency Dept. (ED)

Department Org: Emergency Dept. - 110080

Employee Classification: B8 - Unclass Contingent AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  9

Start Time:  Varies- May work 2 weekend shifts/mo & 1 major holiday/yr subject to UTMC's needs   End Time:  Varies- May work 2 weekend shifts/mo & 1 major holiday/yr subject to UTMC's needs

Posted Salary: $ 19.14 - $ 22.57

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Maintains standards of professional paramedic practice for patients with consideration of their specific age needs. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health care professionals in accordance with ORC 4765.36 which states: “In a hospital, an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic may perform emergency medical services if the services are performed in accordance with both of the following conditions:

(A) Only in the hospital's emergency department or while moving a patient between the emergency department and another part of the hospital;

(B) Only under the direction and supervision of one of the following:
(1) A physician;
(2) A physician assistant designated by a physician;
(3) A registered nurse designated by a physician.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1. Current paramedic licensure in the State of Ohio.
2. Specialty certification preferred. BLS and ALCS required. PALS and ITLS preferred.
3. Must be willing to rotate shifts and units.
4. Physical requirements:
a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
b. ability to hear (with or without aides)
c. ability to orally communicate
d. good manual dexterity
e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
f. ability to stand, walk frequently
g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
h. ability to perform CPR

Communication

Must possess excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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