Strike Paramedic
Tahlequah, OK
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Description: Paramedic:

Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital
Address: 1612 E Downing St, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Position: Paramedic
Schedule: 3 shifts per week (3x12 hours)
Shift Options:

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Day Shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Night Shift: 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM

Job Summary:

W. W. Hastings Hospital is seeking a qualified Paramedic to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services through ambulance-based patient transportation. Although the position is based at the hospital, the paramedic will primarily work on ambulances, providing safe patient transport and emergency medical care as required.

The ideal candidate must have an active Oklahoma Paramedic license, current NREMT-P certification, and all required life support certifications, along with Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ALS care during ambulance-based patient transports.
• Assess patients' conditions and monitor vital signs throughout transport.
• Deliver emergency medical interventions within the paramedic's authorized scope of practice.
• Administer medications and perform advanced procedures as permitted by protocols.
• Monitor and manage patients during transport, responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Coordinate patient handoffs with receiving healthcare providers.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient care reports and transport documentation.
• Ensure ambulance equipment and medical supplies are ready for use.
• Follow patient safety standards, emergency response protocols, and facility procedures.

Required Certifications and Licensure

All required credentials must be current and valid:

• NREMT-P: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic
• Oklahoma Paramedic License
• BLS: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association (AHA)
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course