Paramedic: Emergency Care & Critical Support

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

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a clinical support professional to assist nurses and medical staff, providing essential patient care and technical procedures. The role requires responsiveness, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, IV starts, EKG monitoring, specimen collection, and collaboration with emergency and ancillary staff to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School / GED is required.
• Current Virginia State Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry CPR, ACLS and PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under Nurse Manager or Team Leader.
• Assists with basic care needs and duties related to patient well-being.
• Administers treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians and directed by staff.
• Communicates patient status changes to ED physicians and team.
• Performs venipuncture and starts IVs; collects and labels specimens.
• Performs 12-lead EKG and monitors cardiac status.
• Demonstrates competency in medication management and patient safety.
• Maintains licensure and regulatory compliance; supports team collaboration.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Education

High School / GED

Virginia State Paramedic Certification

National Registry CPR, ACLS and PALS

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a clinical support professional to assist nurses and medical staff, providing essential patient care and technical procedures. The role requires responsiveness, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, IV starts, EKG monitoring, specimen collection, and collaboration with emergency and ancillary staff to ensure quality patient care.