ALS Paramedic

MedStar Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 81,893,000 - 134,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an ALS Paramedic to medically support transport patients in Clinton, Maryland. You will work closely with EMTs and Critical Care nurses, providing high-level care and ensuring accurate documentation during inter-hospital transfers.

In addition to a positive work environment, the role offers a limited-time $8,000 sign-on bonus and access to health benefits, retirement plans, and tuition assistance as part of MedStar Health's commitment to staff growth.

Qualifications

• NRP required; paramedic certification in DC within 30 days.
• MD paramedic license within 30 days.
• CPR with BLS/NRP through AHA or Red Cross within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care during inter-facility transports and documents care accurately.
• Delivers paramedic care in ambulances for adults and pediatrics.
• Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage complex transport cases.
• Participates in orientation and safety initiatives and in quality/service improvement teams.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Skills

NRP Paramedic

Paramedic License MD/DC

CPR Healthcare

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-Paramedic Course

Emergency Vehicle Driving Course

Job description

About this Job:

Join our ground transport team in Clinton, Maryland as an ALS Paramedic where you’ll medically support and care for transport patients to other medical/hospital facilities working closely with EMT's and Critical Care nurses.MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career! We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. MedStar Health uses top of the line equipment, including power loaders so our EMTs don't have to do the heavy lifting!

Now offering a limited-time $8,000 Sign-on Bonus

• $3,000 after successful completion of orientation and probation; $2,500 after 12 months; $2,500 after 18 months.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Based on assessment of physical emotional bio-physical and spiritual needs provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes. Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care.Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures. When necessary provides environmental support to expedite timely patient admission or transfer. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care.Provides for the emotional support of patients and families during the crisis of illness. Demonstrates patient/family advocacy.Delivers expert paramedic care in ambulances to multiple patient types to include adult subspecialties and pediatrics.Collaborates with on line medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport.Participates in the orientation program for new staff.As part of the program's safety management system provides feedback and participates in program safety initiatives.Participates in MedSTAR Transport safety program.Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports.Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator.Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredSuccessful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic course requiredCompletion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation requiredExperience1-2 years experience as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic requiredParamedic - Certified in the District of Columbia within 30 Days requiredParamedic - Licensed in Maryland within 30 Days requiredCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days requiredAdditional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.Health Services\ACLS requiredHealth Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support requiredATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days required orTPATC - Transport Prof Adv Trauma Crse within 180 Days required orPHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days required orTNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course within 180 Days required orATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse Certification within 180 Days requiredNIH Stroke Scale - NIHSS within 90 Days requiredFEMA IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System prior to release from orientation requiredFEMA IS-200 CIC for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents prior to release from orientation requiredDL - Valid State Driver's License in good standingNo more than four points assigned to driver's license and must maintain a satisfactory driving record (no more than four points).Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (e.g. CEVO EVOC) prior to release from orientation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to precept.Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.Basic math skills.Basic computer skills preferred.This position has a hiring range of : USD $28.58 - USD $46.94 /Hr.