What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic Extern, Full Time, 12-hr shifts (4 days a week) position at Norman Regional Health?
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
- Performs emergency and stabilizing procedures using protocols as directed by the EMS Medical Director.
- Responds to emergency and routine requests for transportation to and from medical facilities.
- Works well with other employees, health care providers, and public safety officials and maintains a patient or customer service focus.
- Provides didactic and clinical instruction to coworkers, health care providers or the public as needed.
- Provides documentation and records as appropriate.
- Maintains equipment, supplies and facilities.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
- FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Modules 100, 200, and 700 preferred but must be completed prior to the end of departmental orientation. Haz Mat Operations regarded favorably. Previous experience in emergency vehicle operations is preferred.
Education
- Provide documentation of enrollment into first semester of a state-approved paramedic program upon hire into this position. The extern must have documentation from the school of succesful completion of the first semester of paramedic school within 6 months of hire into this position. Failure to provide proof of enrollment upon hire, failure to successfully complete the first semester within 6 months, or dropping out of paramedic school will result in the Paramedic Extern I being removed from this position.
Experience
- EMT experience preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration/ETC.
- Must be at least 21 years of age in order to be insured by NRHS carrier. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. Must remain insurable by the NRHS/EMSSTAT vehicle insurance company by maintaining a good driving record and meeting any other requirement as set forth in the policy. Current Oklahoma license as a Basic or Intermediate (Advanced) EMT. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training required during orientation. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained for duration of employment.