Transport Paramedic, PRN, Air Care and Mobile Care (AFSCME)

UC Health is hiring a PRN transport paramedic to join our Mobile Care team!  

The transport paramedic will provide care for a diverse and multi-faceted patient population. They will work to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the appropriate level of patient care according to the approved scope of practice.  

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center  

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.  

  
Unit Details:  

• Air Care & Mobile Care has provided the Greater Cincinnati area with specialized medical transport services for patients in our community for over 35 years.  

• Air Care & Mobile Care is the only service in the region to be accredited in four levels of medical transport by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. 

• Air Care & Mobile Care specializes in caring for and transporting critically injured and sick patients, wherever they may be, by bringing the world-class care of UC Health to the patient

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

Engages in population-appropriate communication.

Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.

Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.

Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.

Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.

Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.

Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.

Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Patient Care:

Possess knowledge and skill to ensure assessments are pertinent and accurate.  Independently implements a comprehensive, scope specific plan of care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and their family before and throughout transport in collaboration with other healthcare providers.  Evaluates the care that is provided and responds appropriately.

Possesses and demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical skills to provide advanced level  assessment(s), intervention and evaluation necessary to ensure safe and efficient transport of the critically ill or injured patient.

Ability to perform advanced level life-saving skills as determined by patient condition including the following but not limited to: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management including emergency airway management, ventilator management, cardiac defibrillation, excessive bleeding control, trauma management including spine stabilization, splinting of limbs, Cervical spine immobilization rapid extrication procedures, chest tube monitoring and management, 12 lead EKG set up, performance and interpretation. 

Ability to perform basic level point of care lab testing as ordered or by protocol.

Ability to obtain and interpret vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and end tidal CO 2 monitoring). 

Medication management within scope of practice.

Maintenance of blood administration.

Transport patients with a central /peripheral IV/IO without an infusion, IV maintenance and fluid administration, central line monitoring, IV pump management. 

Emergency birth management

In the event of emergency declaration, Paramedic may provide immunizations and medication administration under physician approval and proper training. Posses the ability to calculate and administer medications within their scope of practice and department protocols.

Serves as a patient advocate and defends the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.

Completes and demonstrates proficiently all required department and organizational competencies and educational requirements.

Participates in improving organizational performance; evaluates the effectiveness of established programs and makes recommendations for change to improve upon the quality of patient care and the