Critical Care Transport EMT-Paramedic

TieTalent; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northern Virginia seeks an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic to perform critical patient care during transport. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, and collaborating with medical personnel. Applicants should have relevant certifications and experience, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Two years of practice as a Paramedic.
• One year previous ALS experience in pre-hospital or inter-facility transport.
• Specialty Care Training in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team leader in obtaining patient histories and perform assessments.
• Collaborate with Medical Control Physician for patient management.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Wound care

ECG monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

The Critical Care Transport Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic practices within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by medical and nursing directors. Assists the team leader in obtaining pertinent pediatric, neonatal and childhood histories, performs physical assessments (neonates through adolescents) and formulates and implements care management plans. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of a Paramedic. With expertise in the pre-hospital setting, the Paramedic is ensures that while in the out-of-hospital setting, the transport team is working in a safe and secure environment, provides family-centered care to meet family needs, including psychosocial support, education and transfer planning in conjunction with referral staff.

Shift: 12 Hour Night (7pm - 7.30am)

Schedule: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

Reports to Medical Control Physician (MCP) and Nursing director of the transport program for the supervision and guidance in expanded role function.

Collaborates with MCP as designated for medical supervision concerning the management of individual neonatal and pediatric patients during transport.

• During transport enters required documentation, computer entries and charges.
• Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, inter-facility and aeromedical (per policy of department)
• Performs 12 lead ECG and places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Performs patient phlebotomy following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to assist with optimum care.
• Performs all ADL in collaboration with nurses and physicians to assist with optimum care.
• Assists with department needs including medical procedures in the NICU/PICU and Emergency Department on request.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent
  
  

Experience: Two years of practice as a Paramedic. One year previous ALS experience in pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program. Specialty Care Training in pediatrics preferred.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS and EMT-Paramedic

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.04 - $44.02 per hour

Benefits

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Parental leave

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
  
  

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
  
  

Work Location: In person

• Falls Church, Virginia
  
  

Work experience

• Healthcare
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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