Hospital Paramedic- Part Time, Nights

Hocking Valley Community Hospital (HVCH) is currently seeking experienced Paramedics to join our friendly, hard-working patient-centered team.

• Emergency Services/Emergency Room - Part Time, Nights
• Pay starts at $19.90/hr to $27.80/hr based on years of experience
• Shift Differential Pay and Incentive Pay Opportunities

Who We Are

Welcome to Hocking Valley Community Hospital, your trusted full-service critical access hospital located in the heart of beautiful Hocking Hills, Logan, Ohio. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, ensuring that our community has access to high-quality medical services without the need to travel far. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, we deliver advanced medical treatments and diagnostic services to meet your healthcare needs. As a winner of the Press Ganey HX Guardian of Excellence Award®, HVCH is in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering the best patient experience in the past year.

Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for both patients and employees. Our friendly and compassionate team fosters an employee-first culture, as evidenced by our 4/5 rating on Indeed from current and past employees. We also rank in the top 20% in Wellbeing Scores, highlighting our commitment to the well-being of our staff. Our dedication to patient care is reflected in our excellent patient satisfaction scores, as we proudly rank 10th out of 134 hospitals in Ohio.

At Hocking Valley Community Hospital, we prioritize your health and comfort, striving to make every visit a positive experience.

What We Offer

• Referral bonuses, stay incentives, and incentive pay opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities to help with work-life balance, burnout, and mental well-being.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is paid in part by the hospital. Opt out, pay out option for full time employees.
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability are paid by the hospital.
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance options such as Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Accident, etc.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts.
• OPERS pension plan with a hospital contribution of 14% and optional Deferred Compensation for retirement.
• Paid sick, vacation, and 11 paid holidays with carry-over and cash out options. Vacation can be used after 90 days of employment as it accrues.
• Student Loan Forgiveness and Federal Tuition Grant Programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement.
• Tuition Discounts: Hocking College (50% discount on tuition), Mt. Carmel College of Nursing, Ohio Christian University, Chamberlain University, Walden University, Excelsior University, Purdue Global, and Grand Canyon University.
• Brand new State-of-the-Art SIM Lab for advanced training and education.
• Clinical Ladder/Residency program for nurses.
• Operational Fun / Project Joy to bring fun back to healthcare employees to help with satisfaction, engagement, health, and well-being, and to help reduce healthcare burnout.
• Single location, free, and close parking - no dealing with taking shuttles to work!
• Grow Your Own Program to financially support employees in obtaining certifications/licenses while working at the hospital.
• Education, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance, Discounts, and Wellness programs.

Our Desired Candidate Will Have

• Must be a High School graduate or the equivalent (GED).
• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of paramedic training.
• Must possess a current certification as an EMT-Paramedic from the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paramedic and actively employed with an EMS Agency.
• Current certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS through the American Heart Association.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Paramedic will follow their scope of practice as approved by the State Board of Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS while working in the hospital. Some examples of duties, but not all inclusive:

• Under the direction of the Provider or RN, assist with assessment of patients and provides information to patient/family.
• Documents patient information and patient care given.
• Performs life-saving or limb-saving measures.
• Recognizes cardiac dysrhythmias and performs ACLS intervention.
• Intubates patients if given direction by the Provider.
• Delivers care to patients as directed including comfort measures, emotional/supportive care, and general information to patient questions.
• 12-lead EKG
• Initiation of cardiac monitoring.
• Initiation of IV/IO and infusion of fluids manually or by infusion device at the physician ordered rate, or initiation of a saline lock.
• Insertion of nasogastric or orogastric tube.
• Wound preparation for suturing and suture tray preparation.
• Cleanse wounds/dress wounds with appropriate dressing materials.
• Application of commercially manufactured splint, sling, ace wrap, cock-up, air casts, soft or rigid C-collar, soft cast, knee and shoulder immobilizer, and clavicle strap.
• Initiate aerosol treatments per physician order.
• Transports patients to Inpatient areas.
• Applies oxygen by non-rebreather, mask, nasal cannula, BVM, as needed.
• Assists with application of hospital-approved restraints.
• Initiation of seizure precautions.
• Measure vital signs, including orthostatic vital signs.
• Obtain specimens for lab testing: blood (if directed by a Lab employee), urine, sputum, RSV, throat swab, wound culture, sends to lab with appropriate label.
• Fingerstick blood sugar.
• Assists with lumbar puncture.
• Visual acuity.
• Set up sterile equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Trauma/stroke/STEMI team member.

Why HVCH?

Check us out at hvch.org for more information!

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Hocking Valley Community Hospital (HVCH) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such we are committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels. Both applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital has a zero tolerance substance policy, including any form of marijuana, and completes extensive drug screening on candidates and employees. We also conduct extensive background checks that adhere to the Ohio Revised Code for public hospitals. Please ask HR if you have any questions or concerns at HR@hvch.org.

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