Paramedic - Harney District Hospital

Harney District Hospital EMS is actively seeking Paramedics to join our EMS Team. Harney District Hospital EMS is the sole 911 provider covering greater than 10,800 square miles with more than 1,100 responses annually.

In addition to 911 services Harney District Hospital EMS provides inter-facility transfers of critically ill patients who require additional or specialized care. This provides a unique opportunity for exposure to long distance critical care transports as the closest medical facility is located over 100 miles away.

Paramedics are recognized as a major component of a team, providing optimal care in a very remote environment. The Paramedic with transport a patient to an emergency department where you are on a first name basis with physicians and staff, all who are there to support you in your job and you in theirs. Frequently, Paramedics continue to assist with the more critical patients in the ED under the direction of the ED physician. Harney District Hospital is a critical access hospital and level 4 trauma center. Ambulance staffing is composed of a Paramedic, EMT or Advanced EMT and supplemented by casual EMTs and volunteer rural first responders. Staff respond from the hospital during business hours and from their homes the remaining hours. Full time Paramedics work one 48-hour shift per week, housing is provided for Paramedics who do not reside in the Burns/Hines area.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $25.72-$34.56 per hour

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

The hourly range for this position is listed above. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

A robust benefit package includes health insurance, choice of retirement plans including PERS, and vacation/sick leave.

No residency requirements for this position.

Job Essentials

Responsibilities include providing 911 services and inter-facility transports as ordered by the hospital. This position will provide a healthy mixture of 911 service exposure as well as critical care transport experience.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all age groups in accordance with standing operation procedures. All medical crew members may be subject to certain work conditions while functioning in the full capacity of their position. These work conditions include but are not limited to: Performance of essential job responsibilities in a moving ground ambulance, hospital as well as the potential to do so in an outdoor environment.

Demonstrates independent critical thinking capabilities in working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers in the delivery of care to critically ill patients in a diverse and non-traditional settings.

Demonstrates proficiency including knowledge base, organization and efficiency of care.

Demonstrates proficiency in use of specialized equipment in the transport environment.

Ensures that patient care environment, equipment and supplies are available, clean and functioning appropriately. Maintains a safe environment for self, team members, and patients.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current Oregon Paramedic Licensure (or eligible: Nationally Registered and hold an Associate Degree, or 3 years' experience in a busy 911 system.
• Current AHA ACLS Provider Certification
• Current AHA CPR Provider Certification
• Successfully completed EVOC program
• Able to obtain AHA PALS Provider Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Able to obtain ICS 100, 200 and 700 within 90 days of hire
• Able to obtain PHTLS Certification within 90 days of hire
• Able to obtain NRP Certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Ventilator experience
• Infusion pump experience
• 12-Lead experience
• Critical Care transport experience

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jen Hoke at 541-573-8642 or jhoke@harneydh.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen for legal or illegal drugs under Federal or State law.