Paramedic PRN - Norman Regional Health System

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.

• Performs emergency and stabilizing procedures using protocols as directed by the EMS Medical Director and independent judgment.
• Provides routine and emergency medical care, extrication, and transportation of ill and injured persons
• Responds to emergency and routine requests for transportation to and from medical facilities.
• Assesses patient and determines nature and acuity of illness/injury and administers appropriate medical treatment utilizing independent judgment and protocols or standing orders.

Education

• Certificate or Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. 
• Minimum requirement is completion of the requirements for licensure (DOT curriculum paramedic program) recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of health in accordance with EMS regulations which allows individual to sit for the State and National Registry exams for licensure as a paramedic.

Experience

• 1+ years experience preferred
• No experience required 

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)

Licensure / Certification

• Must have and maintain a current Oklahoma Paramedic License
• Must be at least 21 years of age in order to be insured by NRH carrier. 
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of hire through the NRHS American Heart Association RQI system and maintained throughout employment.