Paramedic - Radford Transport - FT
About The Position
The Paramedic administers life-support care and transports patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician. The role involves acute and non-acute care in ground and/or air transport, responding to 911 emergencies, protecting life, providing cardiac and trauma support, and delivering initial treatment at emergency scenes. Paramedics assess patient responses and adjust treatment as needed, gather and analyze information, manage difficult customer situations, and maintain confidentiality. The Paramedic assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes procedures and determines whether additional assistance is needed. The role includes advanced emergency interventions, observation and reporting of patient conditions and responses, maintaining current knowledge of techniques and protocols, preparing reports and records, and coordinating with external entities as needed. Paramedics also maintain assigned units and supplies, report malfunctions, and transport patients safely to hospital and non-hospital sites.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Certified in the state of Virginia as a Paramedic.
- AHA BLS - HCP certification.
- ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP, and PHTLS or BTLS certifications required within one year from date of hire.
- Maintain advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities.
- Maintain an excellent driving record and meet driver eligibility requirements; provide a current driving record.
- Use excellent communication skills with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
- Write clearly and present numerical data and patient reports effectively.
- Maintain knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.
Responsibilities
- Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritize medical procedures, and determine whether additional assistance is needed.
- Provide life-support care, cardiac and trauma support, and initial treatment in pre-hospital and emergency settings.
- Restore and stabilize heart rhythms in pulseless, non-breathing patients and initiate IV medications or fluids.
- Perform emergency procedures including patient extrication, intubation, and defibrillation, and operate under ACLS protocol.
- Administer medication injections and initiate advanced invasive and non-invasive treatment for life-threatening arrhythmias, respiratory compromise, shock, and trauma, including pediatric care.
- Observe, record, and report patient conditions, reactions to drugs and treatments, and significant incidents to a physician or command center leader.
- Maintain current knowledge of treatment techniques, protocol changes, drugs, materials, and equipment, and take responsibility for personal and support team actions.
- Prepare required reports, maintain activity records, obtain patient information for insurance billing, and understand applicable ambulance service charges and insurance guidelines.
- Coordinate activities with external entities when needed.
- Check assigned units daily, clean and stock supplies, report malfunctions to the in-house mechanic, and use resources appropriately.
- Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites while following safety guidelines.
- Maintain continuing education hours required for state and national recertification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
