Paramedic - LGH​/Part Time Nights

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The Paramedic, under the direction of the Operational Medical Director, performs care appropriate to the patient population served and meets routine and life-threatening patient care needs. The Paramedic may be required to respond under routine or emergency conditions; assess the scene for hazards; triage multiple patients, especially in mass casualty situations; provide assessment, stabilization and treatment of life-threatening conditions utilizing skills within the Paramedic scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Operational Medical Director.

The Paramedic will also provide routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness / injury to establish and prioritize medical care.
• Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner.
• Interacts and communicates information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Ability to recognize, develop and implement solutions to transportation needs within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Virginia Paramedic or EMT-Intermediate certification required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads or Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate required.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System 100, 200, and 700

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare or related field
• Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience
• National registry paramedic.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care