Paramedic
About The Position
The Paramedic is responsible for directing patient care while operating non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as a rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives. The EMT-P leads, directs, and participates in basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital or facility settings. When serving as attendant-in-charge, the EMT-P directs other crew members on patient care and medical issues and delivers emergency medical care as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols. The role also includes documenting crew runs and reports, operating and maintaining the ambulance and assigned equipment, cleaning the patient-care compartment and vehicle according to infection-control and maintenance guidelines, and keeping designated office and crew areas orderly. The position requires the ability to lift and carry specified weights and maintaining required certifications. Day- and night-shift positions offer different sign-on bonuses, each with a two-year full-time employment commitment.
Requirements
- Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P certification.
- Current CPR certification, Healthcare Provider issue.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Current PALS or PEPP certification.
- Current EVOC certification.
- Valid driver’s license with no negative points.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800c.
- HAZMAT qualification.
- Ability to lift, carry, and balance at least 125 pounds equally distributed, and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet.
Nice To Haves
- BTLS, ITLS, or PHTLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital or facility settings.
- Direct other crew members on patient care and medical issues when serving as attendant-in-charge.
- Examine patients and report findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.
- Deliver emergency medical care in accordance with medical control or patient care protocols.
- Complete and record required reports for crew runs.
- Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Ensure the assigned vehicle is stocked and in good working order at the beginning of each shift, after every response, and at the end of each shift.
- Clean the patient-care compartment and vehicle according to company infection-control and maintenance guidelines.
- Keep the office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area neat, clean, and orderly.
- Attend required training sessions and orientations to maintain Virginia EMT certification and meet company requirements.
- Maintain required certifications as an active EMS provider and provide Human Resources with valid copies of certifications and a driver’s license before they expire.
- Perform other related duties as required by management.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for day-shift positions with a two-year full-time employment commitment.
- $25,000 sign-on bonus for night-shift positions with a two-year full-time employment commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
