Paramedic I

Education
 

• Other Accredited Program: Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)

Work Experience
 

• 3 years Paramedic Experience (Level II)
• 5 years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services OR classroom/clinical instructor (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS instructor)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
• Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
• Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II; seven for Level III)

Licenses and Certifications
 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
• PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
• Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ; required for Level II & III) (Required)