Critical Care Paramedic: Flight and Ground

MedStar Health • Lanham, MD

404d • $66,435 - $111,592

About The Position

The position involves providing comprehensive emergency medical care to critically ill and injured patients during helicopter and ambulance transport. The role requires direct supervision from Operations Managers and may involve functional supervision from higher management. The paramedic must maintain specific physical requirements and be prepared to work in various challenging environments while ensuring patient safety and care during transport.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of the Department of Transportation (DOT) module Paramedic course required.
• 3 years experience as an NREMT-P required.
• Significant field experience in a high acuity, high volume EMS system preferred.
• NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• Licensed Paramedic in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia within 90 Days required.
• PHTLS or equivalent certification within 180 Days required.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized and/or advanced clerical, technical or other vocational training acquired during 1 - 2 years of additional job-related training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert patient care in helicopters and ambulances to multiple patient types including scene work, adult subspecialties, pediatrics, and high-risk obstetrics.
• Assess patient care needs, establish priorities, and delegate tasks to peers and ancillary support staff as appropriate.
• Identify current and potential complex problems, critically analyze trends and changes in patient status, and plan appropriate interventions.
• Perform basic and advanced airway techniques and treatment modalities, including oxygen therapy, airway maintenance, assisted ventilation, and intubation.
• Monitor and evaluate invasive and non-invasive techniques/procedures and their therapeutic effects during transport.
• Troubleshoot medical devices and recognize problems, making necessary corrections during transport.
• Perform a variety of clinical duties including insertion of gastric tubes and management of blood transfusion systems.
• Initiate and maintain venous access and intraosseous lines.
• Ensure helicopter or ambulance readiness with daily review of equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate and document risks and hazards on all transports and daily operations as part of the Safety Management System.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $31.94 - $53.65 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED