Paramedic - Critical Care

Priority Ondemand; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign on bonus for Day shift (2

Job summary

Priority Ondemand in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Critical Care Paramedic to provide high-quality care during ground transport. You will work with a team to follow Critical Care Division protocols and collaborate with Critical Care Nurses to ensure superior patient care in transit.

The role requires completion of an accredited paramedic program, VA or National Registry Paramedic with VA orientation, and current ACLS/BLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• 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 EMS system; Crit Care experience preferred.
• Virginia or National Registry Paramedic with VA Paramedic orientation.
• ACLS current by orientation.
• BLS current by orientation.
• PALS current by orientation.
• CCP-C or CCP/FP-C certification preferred or obtained within 18 months.
• Unrestricted driver's license with clean history.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based professional patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Drive the ambulance as needed to support staffing and trips.
• Administer medications and IV fluids during transports.
• Operate cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps proficiently.
• Maintain unit readiness and supply par levels on the ambulance.
• Document patient information accurately in medical records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safe ambulance operations.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Verbal and written communication

Medical math

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited paramedic program

Emergency vehicle driving course

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

Hi-flow

IV pumps

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Falls Church, VA 22043

Position Type: Lifecare Medical Transports

Job Category: Paramedic / CC Paramedic

* $15,000 sign on bonus for Day shift position with 2-year Full-Time employment commitment

* $25,000 sign on bonus for Night shift position with 2-year Full-Time employment commitment

Starting Salary - $40.00/hr.

Job Description

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