SR PARAMEDIC
Company: Premier Health
Role summary
SR PARAMEDIC is a role at Premier Health in Centerville, Ohio, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- SR PARAMEDIC
- Company
- Premier Health
- Location
- Centerville, Ohio, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-13
Job description
Position: SR Paramedic
Department: Emergency Department
Shift: 11AM-11:30PM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period
Facility: Miami Valley South Hospital
This position involves managing a patient load alongside a nurse in the Emergency Department (ED), justifying a higher pay for a paramedic by emphasizing the additional responsibilities and advanced skills required. This role involves shared patient care, where the paramedic contributes to assessments, ongoing monitoring, critical interventions, and decision-making. It requires strong critical thinking, time management, and the ability to prioritize care effectively under pressure. The paramedic’s skills go beyond pre-hospital care, assisting with complex procedures and coordinating with an inter-professional team, ensuring both physical and emotional patient needs are met. They also play a key role in crisis management, advocating for patients, and ensuring smooth care transitions. The paramedic takes on increased accountability, overseeing patient outcomes and managing high-risk situations. Additionally, this role often includes mentoring junior staff, further expanding the paramedic's responsibility and leadership in the ED setting.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
Additional requirements:Type of degree: Successful completion of an accredited paramedic program.
Area of study or major: Paramedic
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Must hold valid Paramedic certification from Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS.
BLS and ACLS certification required at the time of hire.
Will be required to obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year from date of hire or as soon as class availability permits.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Paramedic/Firefighter preferred
Preferred experience: EMS/Fire experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
B asic computer knowledge
Strong organization skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills