Paramedic - Critical Care Transport -$10,000 Sign-On!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support care from initial contact until the patient is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintaining detailed patient care documentation.
• Assists the transport nurse in providing care for the critically ill and injured patient from contact at referral agencies until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintaining detailed patient care documentation.
• Practices within the designated scope of practice as defined by the Board of Medical Practice of the State of Delaware, Christiana Care Health Services, and the Office of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Standing Orders.
• Maintains proficiency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to department leadership, maintains skill checklists and continuing education records.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, reporting to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Attends staff meetings and critical skill sessions as assigned.
• Serves as a resource for all staff when transporting specialty patients or to referral agencies and as a role model teacher and clinical resource.
• Affords as a liaison for our program by communicating with all agencies that may require our services.
• Maintains awareness of current issues and trends in critical care transport.

Requirements

• Registered EMT-P in the State of Delaware or ability to obtain within 30 Days.
• National Registry certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, Health Care Provider CPR required.
• NALS certification obtained within two years of start with program.
• Requires Flight Paramedic certification. Certification to be obtained within two years of hire.
• Three years’ experience in an active pre-hospital service required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Registered EMT-P in the State of Delaware or ability to obtain within 30 Days.
• National Registry certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, Health Care Provider CPR required.
• NALS certification obtained within two years of start with program.
• Requires Flight Paramedic certification. Certification to be obtained within two years of hire.
• Three years’ experience in an active pre-hospital service required.

Skills

Skills:

• Advanced life support care.
• Psychomotor skills.
• Communication skills.
• Safety practices.
• Resourcefulness.
• Liaison skills.
• Awareness of current issues and trends.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement.
• An employee assistance program.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $29.22 - $43.83

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a rotating flexible schedule of rotating shifts.