Advanced Paramedic – Field EMS & Critical Care

Kanawha-County-Emergency-Ambulance-Authority; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority seeks an EMT-Paramedic to perform advanced life support duties, prioritize patient care, and coordinate with EMS teams. The role includes ambulance transport, medication administration, and documentation of care in electronic records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, paramedic program completion, WV driver’s license, ACLS/ACC, CPR, and NIMS certifications.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications for EMT-Paramedic include the listed education and certifications.
• A valid WV driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.
• ACLS/ACC and CPR certifications are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to prioritize medical procedures.
• Drive ambulances or vehicles to locations following EMS dispatch.
• Assist in rescuing victims and transport patients to treatment centers.
• Operate ALS equipment such as ECGs, defibrillators, or bag-valve masks.
• Perform emergency diagnostics and treatments during ambulance transport.
• Observe, record, and report patient condition and treatment to physicians.
• Administer drugs under physician direction or protocol.
• Coordinate with EMS, police, or fire personnel.
• Immobilize patients for transport using backboards or spinal devices.
• Communicate with dispatchers and medical command for instructions.
• Decontaminate ambulance and report incidents as required.
• Complete documentation in electronic patient care reporting.
• Follow inspection and inventory procedures for supplies and equipment.
• Provide comfort and reassure patients.
• Attend training to maintain certification and knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Successful completion of college or technical school paramedic program

WV driver's license with safe driving record

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Care (ACC) certification

CPR certification

NIMS 100

NIMS 200

NIMS 700

NIMS 800

Job description

Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority seeks an EMT-Paramedic to perform advanced life support duties, prioritize patient care, and coordinate with EMS teams. The role includes ambulance transport, medication administration, and documentation of care in electronic records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, paramedic program completion, WV driver’s license, ACLS/ACC, CPR, and NIMS certifications.