Paramedic

Aspen Medical•Portsmouth, VA

50d

About The Position

Paramedics Introduction : Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for Paramedics to partner with us in providing temporary contracted medical services to Military Treatment Facilities throughout the United States. Today’s posting will place you at the primary location of the Naval Medical Center. This opportunity allows employees to work with the federal government, offering competitive compensation and a strong work-life balance. Hospital: Naval Medical Center Location: United States, Portsmouth, VA This opportunity allows employees to work with the federal government, offering competitive compensation and a strong work-life balance. The Interfacility Transport Team and Transfer Center operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. Paramedics will be assigned shifts to include an 8, 10, or 12-hour day, evening or night shift, on the Interfacility Transport Team and Transfer Center on a rotating basis. A typical shift may include but is not limited to 0600-1800, 1500-2300, 2200-0600 and 1800-0600. Shift location and shift needs will be determined by the designated government representative. Weekend work and alternate shifts may be required. No contract personnel shall be allowed to perform services more than 80 hours in a two-week period. Specific days, hours, and shift length will be scheduled by the designated government representative. The specific schedule for each two-week period will be provided one month in advance. At the mutual agreement of the Contractor and the Government, alternative schedules may be implemented such as a compressed work schedule. Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the contracted personnel and the Government. Any planned absences of the contract personnel shall be communicated to the Government supervisor in advance of the absence to ensure that clinical operations are not adversely affected. The Government reserves the right to change shift hours with a seventy-two (72) hour notice to accommodate patient care needs and mission requirements. Detailed pay rates will be outlined in the initial interview phase Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact [email protected] . By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.

Requirements

Certification: (In addition to Basic Life Support) Possess and maintain certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or State of Virginia Paramedic certification.
Possess and maintain an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers certification and Pediatric Advance Life Support for Health Care Providers certification (PALS)
Education : Graduate from an accredited NREMT program
Experience : Twelve (12) months of experience as an NR-P after graduation
Licensure : Licensure as required to operate any Emergency Vehicle (EV)/Ambulance as applicable by the duty location assigned

Responsibilities

Serve as a Paramedic on a Specialty Care Team (SCT), providing specialized care utilizing critical care skills and intensive observational monitoring techniques to assess patient condition and provide an advanced level of specialized care to all critically ill patients (surgical, medical and pediatrics).
Conduct long distance inter-facility critical care patient transfers to include critical care transport to higher level of care hospitals and medical centers.
Administer critical care drugs as necessary which require specialized knowledge of the monitoring and infusion equipment and the effects, side effects, doses, and dosages calculations due to the potency and potential to cause serious complications.
Remaining duties are listed within the PWS and can be provided upon request