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LifeCare Medical Transports - Paramedic
Priority Ambulance
Fredericksburg (VA)
On-site
USD 40,000 - 65,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading company in health care is seeking a dedicated Paramedic in Fredericksburg, VA. This role involves providing critical patient care as part of a rescue unit. Candidates must have valid EMT certifications and demonstrate their ability to lead emergency medical situations effectively. A generous sign-on bonus is available depending on the shift selected, ensuring a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in EMT roles with current certifications required.
- Valid certifications in ACLS, CPR, and Virginia EMT standards.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in emergency medical care and life support.
- Direct other crew members on patient care as attendant-in-charge.
- Operate ambulance safely and maintain equipment.
Skills
Job description
* $15,000 sign-on bonus for Day shift position with a 2-year Full-Time employment contract
* $25,000 sign-on bonus for Night shift position with a 2-year Full-Time employment contract
The Paramedic role is responsible for directing patient care while operating non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as a rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives.
The EMT-P leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital or facility situations. When acting as attendant-in-charge, EMT-P provides guidance to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT-P delivers emergency medical care to patients as directed by medical control or patient care protocols.
- Lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital or facility situations.
- Provide direction to other crew members when acting as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues.
- Examine patients and report findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.
- Deliver emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
- Complete and record all required reports or runs made by the crew.
- Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations, company policies, and legal requirements.
- Ensure the assigned vehicle is fully stocked and in good working order at the start and end of each shift, and after responses.
- Clean patient care compartments and vehicles following infection control and maintenance guidelines.
- Maintain a neat and orderly office, lounge, bunk room, and parking area.
- 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.
- Attend training and orientations to maintain valid Virginia EMT Certification and meet company requirements.
- Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and provide valid copies to Human Resources before expiration.
- Perform other duties as required by management.
Experience & Skills:
- Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P Certification
- Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue
- Current ACLS Certification
- Current PALS/PEPP Certification
- Current EVOC Certification
- BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred
- Valid Driver’s License with no negative points
- Pass a criminal background check
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c
- HAZMAT
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