Paramedic Critical Care – Part Time/Variable Shifts

The Critical Care 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 Critical Care 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 Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Regional EMS Council and / or the Operational Medical Director. The Critical Care Paramedic will also provide routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance, wheelchair van, or other transportation sources as deemed appropriate.

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

Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment

Provides routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance, wheelchair van, or other transportation sources as deemed appropriate

Responds 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 ALS III scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Regional EMS Council and / or the Operational Medical Director. Utilize skills that may include, but not limited to basic life support needs, IV insertion, fluid and medication administration, advanced airway techniques, cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring, pacing and defibrillation; safe transportation to the appropriate medical facility

Completes reimbursement documentation and submits at the end of every shift

Checks assigned vehicle at the beginning of every shift and documents findings on the vehicle check list

Performs routine maintenance checks daily, such as fluids, tires, general working operations of lights, sirens, radios, etc. and reports any issues to supervisor and maintenance technician

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

Serves on committees

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

Responds to organizational emergency situations as required

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

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

May perform other duties as assigned

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

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