HANCO EMS Paramedic (PRN)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ohio Division of EMS certification as a Paramedic

Any Paramedic level certification from another state must apply for ODPS EMT certification through the process of reciprocity. (ODPS card must be obtained prior to orientation)

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days

Current Healthcare Provider Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days

A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state).

You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy, Hanco’s insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle :

Drivers at least 25 years old must have no more than three moving violations or one accident and one violation within the last three years.

Drivers 21, 22, 23 and 24 years old can have no more than two moving violations within the last three years.

Drivers 18, 19 and 20 years old must have no moving violations on the driving record.

Drivers under 18 are not acceptable.

No driver may have any major convictions within the last five year period.

All drivers are subject to insurance company’s prior approval.

Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his / her assigned unit / department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

Within 6 months of employment

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 (National Incident Management System)

NIMS ICS 300 and 400

HazMat Awareness Level

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Within 1 year of employment

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

CEVO (Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator course)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting for long periods of time, and handling of materials. The ability to lift and maneuver and walk up and down stairs carrying 120 pounds or more with assistance and without difficultly.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc).