Critical Care Paramedic
On-siteVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide evidence-based professional patient care and coordinate delivery with the healthcare team for chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Administer pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during interhospital transports while operating cardiac monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps. Collaborate with online medical control physicians to manage complex patients and communicate clinical information clearly. Drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver or accommodate dynamic staffing needs. Maintain unit readiness, ensure cleanliness, and document pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Comply with governmental regulations and accreditation standards while providing basic patient comfort measures.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Completion of an accredited paramedic program
- Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course
- 3-5 years Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system
- Virginia Paramedic preferred or National Registry Paramedic w/ VA Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation
- BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation
- CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C)
- Unrestricted Drivers License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving record
- Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
- Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
- Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
- Basic math skills
Desired Qualifications
- Critcial Care experience
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.