Elyria Paramedic- Full-Time
Company: Donald Martens & Sons Ambulance Services
Location: Elyria
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: A Paramedic working
for Donald Martens and Sons Ambulance Service is responsible for
responding to emergent and non-emergent calls that require a higher
level of medical care. This could include intravenous
administration, administration of medications, advanced oxygen
treatment and advanced cardiac monitoring and procedures. Works
closely with other Paramedics and/or EMTS to deliver excellent
patient care and customer service. Requirements: RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ability to critically think to assess the extent of illness or
injury accurately and obtain the patient’s medical history when
possible. · Providing appropriate care for patient condition and
acuity, such as stabilization of a patient, assessing/ managing
airway and administering oxygen, CPR and cardiac monitoring,
placing catheters for venous access, administering IV fluids and
medication, following established guidelines and protocols. ·
Administering invasive and non-invasive therapies, including
intubation and pulmonary ventilation, application of bandages,
immobilization of fractures, bleeding control and various other
tasks. · Able to lead a patient care team and manage a change in
patient condition effectively. · Ability to stay calm and make the
right decisions in adverse conditions · Dealing with physical as
well as emotional needs of a patient. · Handling radio
communications and coordinating with dispatch center. · Safe
transportation of the patient to the appropriate medical facility.
· Thorough documentation of the nature of illness and treatment
provided while enroute to the facility. This documentation is
required for accurate communication to staff at facility as well as
for proper billing. · Completing start of shift vehicle checks to
ensure all the patient care equipment functions properly and
replacing all supplies used in the ambulance throughout your shift.
· May be required to assist in in-house training and new hire
orientation. · Be able to safely operate an emergency vehicle with
due regard for lay persons on road and within the community. This
includes the use of emergency lights and sirens. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS · Completion of an Approved Paramedic Training
Program and obtained a valid Ohio Paramedic certification. ·
Maintain current BLS certification. · Maintain current ACLS
certification. · Maintain current PALS certification. PALS
certification must be obtained within six months of hire · Complete
an emergency vehicle operation course within 6 months of hire. ·
Must maintain continuing education for proper certification. ·
Knowledge of Emergency Medical Service operations, community
disaster response, familiarity with Ohio Health Safety Codes
governing EMS, pre-hospital care policies and procedures. · Strong
oral and written communication and the ability to use a computer ·
Valid Ohio driver’s license · Experience preferred. PHYSICAL,
MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following is a description
of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily
required to perform the essential job functions of this position.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the human resource department
for any questions or to request an accommodation during the
testing/selection process. · Must be able to lift, push and pull
125 pounds. · Independent body mobility to frequently stand, walk,
bend, stoop, sit for prolonged time and to drive a vehicle · Manual
dexterity to reach, grasp, manipulate small objects and precision
instruments to take pulse and blood pressure · Manual dexterity to
handwrite or use computer keyboard · Vision sufficient to see/read
gauges, thermometers and calibrated measuring instruments, labels
on medications, computer screen and to drive a vehicle · Hear and
speak well enough to communicate with the public at normal
conversation level in person and over the phone. · Environmental
Conditions: will be required to work in the field, wear protective
equipment/clothing as required by protocol; may work in settings
where patients may have communicable diseases.
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