Paramedic - Critical Care

Pay

Starting Salary: $40.00/hr.

Sign‑on bonus: $15,000 for Day shift (2‑year full‑time commitment) or $25,000 for Night shift (2‑year full‑time commitment).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based professional patient care in collaboration with patients and families, coordinating with the healthcare team.
• Drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver when needed or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs.
• Administer and maintain pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter‑hospital transports.
• Operate and maintain proficiency with equipment including cardiac monitors, ventilators, high‑flow devices, and IV pumps.
• Assist the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness, cleanliness, and appropriate supply par levels.
• Assess physical, emotional, biophysical, and spiritual needs; provide direct patient care and evaluate outcomes.
• Incorporate principles of patient‑centered care.
• Collaborate with online medical control physicians to manage complex patient transports.
• Communicate patients’ clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written formats.
• Document pertinent information accurately in the patient’s medical record and ensure complete documentation of care.
• Comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensure safe ambulance operations in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Provide basic patient comfort measures during procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation.
• 3–5 years experience as a Paramedic in a high‑acuity, high‑volume EMS system; critical care experience preferred.
• Virginia Paramedic certification preferred or National Registry Paramedic with Virginia endorsement obtained after orientation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification current by completion of orientation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current by completion of orientation.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification current by completion of orientation.
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP‑C) certification preferred or obtained within 18 months (CCP, FP‑C).
• Unrestricted driver’s license with clean driving history and ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lb (equally distributed) and 250 lb with assistance, to a height of 33 in and a distance of 10 ft.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Basic math skills.