Paramedic Extern I
Company: Norman Regional Health System
Location: Newalla
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: -Norman Regional EMSSTAT operates 24/7 to provide
pre-hospital stabilization and life-saving care on 30,000+
responses each year. - We work alongside our medical directors,
physicians, and nurses in our four 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. Responsibilities:
- For EMTs enrolled in paramedic school, provides routine and
emergency medical care, extrication, and transportation of ill and
injured persons.
- Assists Paramedic with patient assessment and the delivery of
appropriate medical treatment.
- Maintains equipment, vehicles, and stations in sanitary and
working order. Qualifications: Education
- Provide documentation of enrollment into first semester of a
state-approved paramedic program within 3 months of 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.(Above requirements can be met by the
equivalent combinatiion of education and experience). -Licensure /
Certification
- 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 an EMT or Advanced EMT.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training required
during orientation.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained
through the American Heart Association RQI program for duration of
employment.Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- 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.
Keywords: Norman Regional Health System, Midwest City , Paramedic Extern I, Healthcare , Newalla, Oklahoma
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