LifeCare Medical Transports - Critical Care Paramedic

Priority OnDemand; Falls Church (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Critical Care Paramedic in Falls Church, VA, offering a rewarding opportunity in patient care transportation. With a starting salary of $40.00/hr and attractive sign-on bonuses for both day and night shifts, this role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure superior patient outcomes. Candidates should possess the necessary experience and certifications, demonstrating high clinical competence in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for Day shift

$25,000 sign-on bonus for Night shift

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity EMS system, preferably in Critical Care.
• Virginia Paramedic preferred or National Registry Paramedic by completion of orientation.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery.
• Administers pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during transports.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as cardiac monitors and ventilators.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Clinical competence

Communication

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of accredited paramedic program

Completion of emergency vehicle driving course

Job description

LifeCare Medical Transports - Critical Care Paramedic

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Job Details

Experienced Falls Church, VA Lifecare Medical Transports Health Care

Description

• $15,000 sign on bonus for Day shift position with 2-year Full Time employment contract
• $25,000 sign on bonus for Night shift position with 2-year Full Time employment contract
  
  

Starting Salary - $40.00/hr.

Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will work hand in hand with our Critical Care Nurses to provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team
• May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
• Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports
• Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to in include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps
• Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance
• 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
• Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport
• Communicates patients clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format
• Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients medical record
• Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
• Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
• Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Completion of an accredited paramedic program
• Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation
• 3-5 years Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critcial Care experience.
• Virginia Paramedic preferred or National Registry Paramedic w/ VA Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation
• BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation
• CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C)
• Unrestricted Drivers License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving record
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
• Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
• Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
• Basic math skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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