Paramedic PRN - ALS - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Health System; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated ALS Paramedic to deliver exceptional patient care and transportation. In this critical role, you will respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring compliance with all regulations and protocols. You will work collaboratively with a compassionate team, providing high-quality service and support to patients and their families. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance. Join a team that values your skills and commitment to compassionate care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Current paramedic-level certification required.
• 1 Year of Paramedic Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls and performs ALS patient assessment.
• Operates vehicles safely and provides high-level customer service.

Skills

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Patient Assessment

Triage

Documentation

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic Program Completion

Tools

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Protocols

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

Job description

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

ALS Paramedic - St. Mary's Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Ground Paramedic provides direct patient care and transportation when responding to both emergent and non-emergent calls for service. Ground Paramedic operates within all federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization and applicable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to calls, performs ALS patient assessment and triage

• Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate EMS Protocols under the direction of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders or radio/phone communications.

• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are ready for use at the beginning and end of shift.

• Operates all vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Provides high level of customer service to all patients, patient’s families, community providers, visitors, and employees.

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.

• Accommodates and trains new staff and/or students for orientation and/or educational purposes. Completes all documentation on behalf of students/orientees.

• Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, and EMS Protocols.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current paramedic-level certification (required)

RSFH requires National Registry

Valid State Driver’s License (Required)

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (Required)

ACLS – AHA (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association) (Required)

PALS – AHA (Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire) (Not required for RSFH)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)

Work Experience

1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)

Training

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) – (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)

ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]