HealthTeam Critical Care Transport, LLC. is a not-for-profit shared service of Cabell Huntington Hospital / Marshall Health Network, Charleston Area Medical Center / Vandalia Health, and WVU Medicine established to ensure the safe and reliable transport of patients.
As the sole nationally accredited ambulance service in West Virginia, our program is setting the standard for the delivery of interfacility patient care across our region. Our fleet is comprised of 42 ambulances that serve our eight base locations across West Virginia.
Why HealthTeam Critical Care Transport?
- Full Time Chief Medical Officer
- CAMTS accredited since 1995
- Entire fleet equipped with Stryker Power-LOAD system and all-wheel or four-wheel drive capability
- In-house Education Department providing clinicians who serve our patients with extensive and continuous training
- Nationally recognized Safety Department
- In-house Human Resources team providing support with an award-winning Employee Wellness Program and full complement of benefits for full time employees including premium-free options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
Ground Transport Paramedic
Position Reports To :
Ground Team Leader
Position Interfaces To :
HealthNet Aeromedical Services Leadership Team, Chief Medical Officer, Director of Ground Operation, and Ground Operations Manager.
Position Overview :
The Ground Transport Paramedic provides advanced or C3-IFT level life support services to critically ill and / or injured patients as part of an integrated transport team.
Environmental and Mechanical Considerations :
The Ground Transport Paramedic delivers clinical services under the stresses of ground transport, with frequent exposure to blood / body fluids, in sometimes hazardous conditions, near moving mechanical parts and within high noise environments. Training and resources are available to mitigate risk as appropriate, but the responsibility to utilize those devices falls to the individual.
Minimum Required Educational Level :
Completion of an accredited certificate or associate's degree paramedic program
Preferred Educational Level :
Completion of an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in emergency medical technology, business, or related field
Preferred Previous Experience :
One year or more experience as a C3-IFT paramedic in a high-volume 911 provider environment
Required Certifications and / or Registrations :
Active, Non-Restricted Paramedic License and / or Certificate in West Virginia, a contiguous state, or through the National Registry.Driver's License in good standing and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record history as described within the company's Driver Acceptability standardsAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Provider CertificationPre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider Certification or International Trauma Life Support Provider CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support CertificationPediatric Emergencies for Pre-Hospital Professionals CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramNIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and Hazardous MaterialsPost-Hire Certifications and / or Registrations :
Satisfactory completion of the HealthTeam Critical Care Transport Team Member Orientation ProgramActive, Non-Restricted Paramedic License and / or Certificate in West Virginia, and appropriate states based on assigned work location.West Virginia C3-IFT provider certification within 90 days of hire date. This is regardless of status (PTC, PTR,PTP, FTR).Physical Demands :
Ability to lift, push, pull and transfer patients of high weights with limited resourcesAbility to twist upper body while moving patients and / or equipmentAbility to stand, walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, bend, crawl and crouch for extended time periodsAbility to adapt to rapidly changing and potentially extreme environmental conditionsAbility to smell and identify odorsAbility to use close, distant and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual focusAbility to clearly hear and interpret voice, two-way radio and telephone communicationAbility to successfully complete post-offer and recurrent physical examinationAbility to successfully complete post-offer and recurrent physical agility testPost-Hire / On-Going Personal Assessments :
Safety assessmentSurvival knowledge assessmentRandomized annual motor vehicle operator reportRandomized drug and alcohol usage testingAnnual clinical competency evaluationPosition Specific Accountabilities :
Attends and actively participates in pre-mission briefings and debriefings.Completes clinical and operational functions in a safe manner, utilizing all available resources, training and judgment.Performs advanced skills as permitted by applicable regulations and the HealthTeam Critical Care Transport Chief Medical Officer.Immediately acts on safety concerns and hazardous conditions.In a timely manner, reports safety concerns and hazardous conditions.Effectively completes complex clinical patient assessments.Provides patient stabilization using established clinical care guidelines and skill set.Before, during and after transport operations, liaisons with peers and other professionals to ensure quality delivery of care and operational safety.Selects, checks, maintains and operates equipment / supplies found on ambulance vehicles.Possesses basic computer skills with flexibility to utilize new software / hardware sets.Maintains currency on all required licenses, certifications and continuing education programs.Completes all required clinical, operational and performance improvement documentation.Communicates educational needs to the leadership team.Collects statistical data as required.Participates in committee and marketing / outreach activities as required.Follows standards of conduct and procedures developed by HealthTeam Critical Care Transport.Follows standards developed by appropriate governmental bodies.Willingness to work beyond the end of scheduled shift, on unscheduled days and at any base location as required allowing for service availability.Performs other duties as assigned by members of the HealthTeam Critical Care Transport leadership team.Performance Evaluation Schedule :
Annually, based on job family
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Initially Approved : CB 08 / 2014
Revised : CB 01 / 2023