Paramedic Critical Care - Gretna, Va. / Full Time Variable Shifts

Job Description

The Paramedic Critical Care, 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 Critical Care 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 Critical Care scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Regional EMS Council and / or the Operational Medical Director. Such skills may include, but are not limited to basic life support needs, IV insertion, fluid and medication administration, advanced airway techniques including drug assisted intubation, ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring, pacing and defibrillation, and safe transportation to the appropriate medical facility. The Paramedic Critical Care will also provide routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance, wheelchair van, or other transportation sources as deemed appropriate. Additional job functions may be assigned per certification level and competencies as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Manager, Operational Medical Director or Program Director. Professionalism and excellent customer service skills are always required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to consistently complete job duties.

Assesses nature and extent of illness / injury to establish and prioritize medical care.

Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment.

Documentation complete and submitted at the end of every shift for reimbursement.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner.

Maintains required certifications and all skills competencies.

All duties are performed with due regard to safety of self and others.

Checks assigned vehicle at the beginning of every shift.

Documents findings on the vehicle check list.

Performs routine maintenance checks daily, such as fluids, tires, general working operations of lights, sirens, radios, etc.

Reports any issues to supervisor and maintenance technician.

Serve and care for our patients, customers, and each other. Provide high quality, service and courtesy to all. Show commitment to patients and customers, fellow employees, appearance, etiquette, and privacy. Respond to customers, wants and needs in a positive manner.

Practices per Centra's Customer Service Performance Standards.

Responds to patient and other Centra department's requests for assistance promptly.

Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information

Promote department efficiency and improvement.

Is dependable, punctual, and flexible.

Help meet department needs.

Carry workload independently.

Willing to serve on committees.

Share knowledge with team members.

Assists unit staff in answering calls, ordering and procuring supplies or equipment, and requesting services.

Responds to organizational emergency situations as required.

Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team

Work is complete, correct, and neat.

Find best results for patients, patients' families, Centra, and self.

Use good judgment by finding facts, choices, and possible solutions.

Improve service by using feedback from staff, patients, and supervisor.

Keep up-to-date with new procedures and change.

Look for opportunities to learn.

Apply and share new knowledge, skills, and information at work.

Participates in continuing education and job-related in-services obtaining a minimum of 36 hours of continuing education each year.

Works minimum 500 hours annually

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education : High School Diploma / GED

Preferred Education : Associates Degree in Healthcare or related field

Required Experience : Virginia EMT Paramedic

Preferred Experience : Critical care transport experience or BREMS Advanced Paramedic course

Required Certifications and Licensures : Virginia Paramedic certification, FP-C, CCP-C, or CCEMTP preferred, VAVRS / VDFP EVOC Class II, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support , FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700, Must complete all required in-services during the on-boarding process , Centra Advanced Paramedic training within first year of employment, AMLS within the first year of employment, Neonatal Resuscitation Program within first year of employment, PHTLS within the first year of employment , Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment

Preferred Certifications and Licensures : National Registry Paramedic