Emergency Paramedic: Critical Care & Rapid Response

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a skilled professional to provide clinical and technical support to nurses and medical staff. This role involves direct patient care, venipuncture, IV starts, respiratory support, and collaboration with ED physicians to monitor patient status.

Requires Virginia paramedic certification (or National Registry) and BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma, ongoing licensure maintenance, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School / GED required.
• Current Virginia State Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR, ACLS and PALS required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Manager, Charge Nurse or Team Leader.
• Administers treatments and various procedures within the scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
• Communicates with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic results.
• Performs monitor technician duties and recording vital signs as assigned, with priority given to patient acuity.
• Performs venipuncture and starts IVs; collects specimens with proper labeling and transport.
• Maintains pharmacologic knowledge and administers medications per policy; documents appropriately.
• Performs splinting and/or application of orthopedic adjuncts per physician orders.
• Maintains professional growth and licensure requirements as applicable.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia State Paramedic Certification

National Registry

AHA BLS Provider CPR

AHA ACLS

AHA PALS

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a skilled professional to provide clinical and technical support to nurses and medical staff. This role involves direct patient care, venipuncture, IV starts, respiratory support, and collaboration with ED physicians to monitor patient status.

Requires Virginia paramedic certification (or National Registry) and BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma, ongoing licensure maintenance, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced