Ground Transport Paramedic

Healthnet Aeromedical Services Inc•Elkins, WV

12h•Onsite

About The Position

HealthTeam Critical Care Transport, LLC. is a not-for-profit shared service of Cabell Huntington Hospital/Marshall Health Network, Charleston Area Medical Center/Vandalia Health, and WVU Medicine established to ensure the safe and reliable transport of patients. As the sole nationally accredited ambulance service in West Virginia, our program is setting the standard for the delivery of interfacility patient care across our region. Our fleet is comprised of 42 ambulances that serve our eight base locations across West Virginia. The Ground Transport Paramedic provides advanced or C3-IFT level life support services to critically ill and/or injured patients as part of an integrated transport team. The Ground Transport Paramedic delivers clinical services under the stresses of ground transport, with frequent exposure to blood/body fluids, in sometimes hazardous conditions, near moving mechanical parts and within high noise environments. Training and resources are available to mitigate risk as appropriate, but the responsibility to utilize those devices falls to the individual.

Requirements

Active, Non-Restricted Paramedic License and/or Certificate in West Virginia, a contiguous state, or through the National Registry.
Driver's License in good standing and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record history as described within the company's Driver Acceptability standards
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider Certification or International Trauma Life Support Provider Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Pediatric Emergencies for Pre-Hospital Professionals Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and Hazardous Materials

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in emergency medical technology, business, or related field
One year or more experience as a C3-IFT paramedic in a high-volume 911 provider environment

Responsibilities

Attends and actively participates in pre-mission briefings and debriefings.
Completes clinical and operational functions in a safe manner, utilizing all available resources, training and judgment.
Performs advanced skills as permitted by applicable regulations and the HealthTeam Critical Care Transport Chief Medical Officer.
Immediately acts on safety concerns and hazardous conditions.
In a timely manner, reports safety concerns and hazardous conditions.
Effectively completes complex clinical patient assessments.
Provides patient stabilization using established clinical care guidelines and skill set.
Before, during and after transport operations, liaisons with peers and other professionals to ensure quality delivery of care and operational safety.
Selects, checks, maintains and operates equipment/supplies found on ambulance vehicles.
Possesses basic computer skills with flexibility to utilize new software/hardware sets.
Maintains currency on all required licenses, certifications and continuing education programs.
Completes all required clinical, operational and performance improvement documentation.
Communicates educational needs to the leadership team.
Collects statistical data as required.
Participates in committee and marketing/outreach activities as required.
Follows standards of conduct and procedures developed by HealthTeam Critical Care Transport.
Follows standards developed by appropriate governmental bodies.
Willingness to work beyond the end of scheduled shift, on unscheduled days and at any base location as required allowing for service availability.
Performs other duties as assigned by members of the HealthTeam Critical Care Transport leadership team.