Paramedic - Radford Transport - FT

Carilion Medical Center; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Paramedic for full-time night shift at our Radford facility. You will administer life support and transport patients in pre-hospital settings, with ACLS/PALS-level care and coordination with physicians and command centers.

Responsibilities include scene assessment, patient monitoring, and documentation while ensuring driving record compliance and readiness of transport vehicles.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification: Virginia Paramedic; AHA BLS - HCP; ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP and PHTLS or BTLS within one year of hire.
• Other: Maintains driving record and meets driver eligibility requirements for all driver positions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; proficient in basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Administers life support care and transports patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Provides ACLS-level care, pausing for scene assessment and stabilizing patient as needed.
• Observes and reports patient condition and response to treatment to physicians or command center.
• Maintains driving record, vehicle readiness and coordination with external agencies.

Skills

Paramedic

BLS-HCP

ACLS

PALS

HazMat Awareness

NRP

PHTLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status:

Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Facility: 805 Randolph St - Radford Requisition Number: R163531 Paramedic - Radford 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.
• All of our driving positions do require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet driver eligibility requirements.
• 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.

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.

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.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

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