Paramedic - Franklin Transport - FT

Carilionclinic; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Paramedic for Rocky Mount, VA. The role involves life support care and transport in pre-hospital settings, responding to emergencies in ground and/or air transport, and providing cardiac and trauma support as directed by physicians.

The position requires Virginia Paramedic certification with BLS, ACLS, PALS, HazMat, NRP and PHTLS/BTLS within one year of hire. A high school diploma is required, and candidates must maintain a clean driving record and meet driver

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Virginia Paramedic Certification within Virginia state is required.
• AHA BLS - HCP certification is required.
• ACLS, PALS, HazMat Awareness, NRP and PHTLS/BTLS must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses illness or injury to prioritize medical procedures and needs for additional assistance.
• Administers emergency procedures such as extrication, intubation, defibrillation; ACLS-aligned.
• Observes and reports patient condition and reaction to treatments to physician/command.
• Maintains current treatment techniques and validates driving record and eligibility.
• Prepares reports and coordinates with insurance and external entities as needed.
• Checks units, stocks supplies and reports malfunctions; keeps equipment ready.
• Transports patients to hospital or other sites following safety guidelines.
• Complies with driver eligibility requirements for all driving positions.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Virginia Paramedic Certification

AHA BLS - HCP

ACLS

PALS

Haz Mat Awareness

NRP

PHTLS or BTLS

Job description

Employment Status

Full time Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)
Facility: 180 Floyd Ave - Rocky Mount
Requisition Number: R162569 Paramedic - Franklin Transport - FT (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

The Paramedic administers life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by physician. The Paramedic performs a variety of skills related to acute and non-acute settings in ground and/or air transport, responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed, and administers initial treatment at emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed. The Paramedic gathers and analyzes information and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics. The Paramedic manages difficult customer situations and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance. Synthesizes complex information. Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients. Initiates IV drugs to administer medication or drugs or to replace fluids.


• Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, intubation, defibrillation, and operates under ACLS protocol. Administers injections of medications and drugs. Initiates invasive and non-invasive treatment at an advanced level; treats life threatening arrythmias, respiratory compromise, shock and trauma, and specializing in pediatric care.


• Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center leader patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.


• Maintains current on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material and equipment. Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.


• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities. Obtains patient information needed for insurance billings and has knowledge of covered and non-covered charges as they pertain to ambulance services and insurance guidelines. Coordinates activities with external entities if needed.


• Checks daily units assigned, cleans and stocks supplies, and reports any malfunctions to the in-house mechanic. Maintains supplies and uses resources appropriately.


• Transports patients to hospital and non-hospital sites observing safety guidelines.


• All of our driving positions do require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet driver eligibility requirements.

What We Require

If you want to learn more about being a Paramedic at Carilion or read testimonials from current Paramedics, please watch this VIDEO .

All of our driving positions do require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet driver eligibility requirements.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience

• no experience

Licensure / Certification

• Certified in the state of Virginia as a Paramedic. AHA BLS - HCP. ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP and PHTLS or BTLS required within one year from date of hire.

Other

• Maintains advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities. Maintains and excellent driving record and may operate vehicle to emergency scene. Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re-certification status as required by state and national standards. Must provide current driving record and meeting driver eligibility requirements for all driver positions. Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients and family members in diverse situations. Writes clearly and presents numerical data/patient reports effectively. Maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.

Compensation Range

$25.77 - $38.66 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

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