Paramedic

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• Must have VA Paramedic License for this position**
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• Paid Vacation
• 56 Hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 90% Employer Paid Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Contributions and Employer Match

• Must have VA Paramedic License for this position**
  *

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 56 Hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 90% Employer Paid Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Contributions and Employer Match

About Us: We are a Veteran owned and operated private EMS agency currently serving the veteran’s in Hampton Roads through the VA Hospital in Hampton, VA. It is our honor to serve these heroes and we are looking for Hampton Road’s best and brightest providers to help us accomplish this mission.

Job Summary: Our paramedics compassionately responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for medical assistance, and transportation. They deliver high-quality basic and advanced patient care to the level of certification and according to Company policies and protocols in a professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner. The shift for this position is M-F 3p-11p or 9-5 Tuesday and Thursdays with a 24 hour shift on Sundays.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action; utilizes medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitor, ventilators, IV pumps, hemodynamic monitoring devices, advanced airway adjuncts/procedures, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids and medications; performs CPR and other medical procedures as required to provide advanced medical care in accordance with training and established clinical protocols, safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Utilize and interpret common laboratory reports.
• Manage complicated pharmacologic infusions.
• Utilize advanced surgical procedures, e.g., escharotomy, cricothyrotomy.
• Perform treatments and procedures in accordance with a Paramedic CCT level of certification and according to local policies and medical protocols.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility for medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Communicate with patient, loved ones and others in various environments to collect necessary data and to explain procedures and processes in a professional, calm, and thoughtful manner.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance and other company vehicles; provide map reading or directional assistance utilizing other navigation devices, accurately discern street signs and address numbers to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications; attend and complete all required training.
• Communicate with dispatch personnel to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the ambulance.
• Participate in and ensure that beginning of shift procedures are accurately completed and documented daily.
• Check and monitor the condition and state of readiness of equipment throughout the shift and report any issues to the on-duty Supervisor.
• Assist as necessary with cleaning the ambulance inside and outside in accordance with Risk and Safety guidelines and local policies to ensure a sanitary and safe environment for all passengers and patients and to promote a positive Company image in the community.
• Assist as necessary to restock supplies and ensure the ambulance is fueled and ready for the next shift.
• Accurately document all patient assessments and care provided during each call via the Company’s platform; ensure all relevant patient data is collected and entered for appropriate billing.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status, insurance, and preferred facilities when determining transport destinations.
• Ability to work past…