Paramedic — Advanced Life Support Pro

Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to assess, treat, and transport patients in advanced life support settings. You will operate EMS equipment and work with dispatchers to coordinate care, while maintaining documentation and ensuring patient comfort.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a paramedic program, WV driver’s license, ACLS/ACC and CPR certifications, and NIMS training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of college or technical school paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness or injuries and establish priority medical procedures.
• Drive ambulance to locations following dispatcher instructions.
• Assist in victim rescue and transport patients to treatment center.
• Operate EMS equipment (EKG, defibrillators, airway devices) in ALS settings.
• Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures during transport.
• Observe, record and report patient condition and treatment reactions to physician.
• Administer drugs under physician direction or protocol.
• Coordinate with EMS teammates and police/fire personnel.
• Immobilize patients for stretcher/ambulance transport using backboard or spinal devices.
• Communicate with dispatchers or medical command for further treatment.
• Decontaminate ambulance interior after treating suspected infectious disease cases.
• Document patient care in KCEAA’s E-PCR software.
• Complete daily/weekly inspections and inventory as directed.
• Comfort and reassure patients.
• Attend training to maintain certification and stay updated.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic program completion

Tools

ACLS or ACC certification

CPR certification

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to assess, treat, and transport patients in advanced life support settings. You will operate EMS equipment and work with dispatchers to coordinate care, while maintaining documentation and ensuring patient comfort.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a paramedic program, WV driver’s license, ACLS/ACC and CPR certifications, and NIMS training.