Paramedic (NRP)

Decypher; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Decypher, a leader in healthcare professional services partnering with the Defense Health Agency, seeks a Paramedic (NRP) in Portsmouth, VA to deliver advanced critical care during inter-facility transports and emergencies across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Join a mission-driven team, work with state-of-the-art equipment, provide continuous patient care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure safety and quality in transport, emergency operations, and hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited NREMT program.
• Current certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) or equivalent state EMT.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Valid license to operate emergency vehicles and ambulances.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience as an NRP after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical care during high-acuity transfers with intensive monitoring.
• Administer critical care drugs and operate defibrillators, resuscitators, IV pumps, and ventilators.
• Manage medication administration, dosages, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform advanced life-saving procedures including RSI, cardioversion, and cricothyrotomy.
• Provide emergency pediatric and OB care, including assessment, treatment, childbirth, and newborn resuscitation.
• Conduct trauma care, patient stabilization, and preparation for transport.
• Maintain, clean, and inventory medical equipment post-call to ensure readiness.
• Complete accurate documentation and reporting for each patient and vehicle operation.
• Assist in the Emergency Department with medication administration, blood draws, IV access, and intubation.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Team communication

Education

NRP Paramedic certification

EMT certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Are you a skilled Paramedic (NRP) looking to make a meaningful impact on the health and readiness of service members, veterans, and their families? Decypher, a leader in healthcare professional services partnering with the Defense Health Agency, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Specialty Care Team. As a Paramedic (NRP) working full-time in Portsmouth, VA, you will be at the forefront of advanced critical care, providing life-saving medical support during high-acuity patient transports and emergency operations.

Since 2008, Decypher has been committed to delivering high-quality care and innovative management solutions to the military community. Our team includes top healthcare industry professionals whose expertise is valued, and whose work has a direct and positive impact on the well-being of those who serve our country and their loved ones. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, and contribute to our mission of supporting quality patient care across the United States.

In this vital position, you will serve on a Specialty Care Team, delivering advanced critical care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Your responsibilities will include providing continuous care during inter-facility transports and emergency operations, collaborating with medical teams to ensure patient safety, and utilizing your expert clinical judgment and proficiency with advanced procedures and specialized equipment. Your work will span transport, emergency, and hospital settings, requiring a high level of skill and adaptability.

Working at Decypher offers the unique benefit of supporting military communities in Portsmouth, VA, a city known for its vibrant culture and strong sense of community.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, as reflected in our equal opportunity employment practices. We value the contributions of every team member and strive to create a supportive work environment where you can grow your career and make a difference every day.

As a Paramedic (NRP) at Decypher, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the‑art technology, develop your clinical skills, and be part of a mission‑driven organization.

Paramedic (NRP) - Summary

• Provide advanced critical care as a member of the Specialty Care Team.
• Support inter-facility patient transports and emergency operations for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure continuous, safe patient care.
• Utilize advanced clinical judgment and operate specialized medical equipment in dynamic settings.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver critical care to patients during high-acuity transfers, utilizing intensive observational monitoring and advanced clinical skills.
• Administer critical care drugs and operate specialized equipment such as defibrillators, resuscitators, intravenous pumps, and ventilators.
• Manage medication administration via various routes, calculate dosages, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform advanced life‑saving procedures including Rapid Sequence Induction, cardioversion, and surgical cricothyrotomy.
• Provide emergency pediatric and OB care, including assessment, treatment, emergency childbirth, and newborn resuscitation.
• Conduct trauma care, patient stabilization, and preparation for transport.
• Maintain, clean, and inventory all medical equipment and supplies post‑call to ensure readiness.
• Complete accurate documentation and reporting for each patient and vehicle operation.
• Assist in the Emergency Department as needed, performing tasks within the paramedic scope of practice such as medication administration, blood draws, IV access, and intubation.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Comprehensive benefits package or additional cash pay in lieu of benefits.
• Sign‑on bonus offered for qualified candidates.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited NREMT program.
• Current certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) or equivalent state EMT certification.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Valid license to operate emergency vehicles and ambulances.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience as an NRP after graduation.

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and proficiency with advanced procedures and equipment.
• Thrives in high‑pressure, dynamic environments and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Strong communicator and team player, collaborating effectively with diverse medical professionals.
• Driven by a commitment to patient care and the mission of supporting service members, veterans, and their families.
• Detail‑oriented and diligent in following protocols and completing documentation.

Other Relevant Information

• Work schedule includes two 12‑hour shifts per week, with a variety of shifts available to accommodate operational needs.
• Role is based onsite at a leading medical center supporting military communities.
• Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).