What are the responsibilities and job description for the KTS Paramedic - KTS Operations - Xenia - FT/Nights position at Kettering Health?
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Greene Memorial
- Kettering Health Greene Memorial, formerly Greene Memorial Hospital, is situated in the heart of Xenia where they have been serving patients from Jamestown, Cedarville, Yellow Springs, Waynesville, and beyond for over 65 years.
- In 2020, KH Greene Memorial received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric troyke Emergency Department.
- 49 bed facility
- KH Greene Memorial was awarded by Healthgrades for:
- Patient Safety Excellence (2017-2019)
- Outstanding Patient Experience (2019)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Job Specific Duties:
- Assess extent of illness or injury, to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes.
- Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
- Communicates with physician and other medical personnel via radio and telephone.
- Completes patient care and billing reports.
- Displays a working knowledge of service areas, including facility locations, local regulations and procedures, and any local medical procedures.
- Ability to properly use all company provided medical equipment.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, as well as sensitive company and employee information.
Operational Duties:
- Performs regular assigned shift duties.
- Maintains cleaning standards of station(s), vehicle(s), and equipment.
- Completes detailed Incident Reports and Accident Reports, in a timely manner, at the request of management.
- Uses appropriate terminology and tone and follows all radio communication procedures.
- Drives company vehicles in accordance with company driving policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- Current State of Ohio EMS certification
- CPR certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification, required within six (6) months of hire
- Valid driver’s license, with no more than four (4) points, and approval by company insurance provider.
- Annual proctored skills and written protocol (standing orders) testing without lapse.
