Paramedic Emergency Services

Hourly Wage Estimate

$20.40 - $28.56 / hour

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Paramedic assists the licensed nurse with the initial patient assessment, in triage, monitor patient for arrythmias, measure and record patient's input and output, hang crystalloid IV fluids at prescribed rate, and assist physicians with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, defibrillation, cardioversion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, arterial lines, and suturing.

• Insert oral/nasal airways; connect patient to oxygen and monitor
• Perform 12-lead EKG
• Initiate and discontinue peripheral intravenous catheters; insert foley catheters
• Perform CPR, finger stick glucose monitoring, oral suctioning
• Perform the following procedures as approved by the EMS Medical Director: needle chest decompression; defibrillation, cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing; endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation
• Insert intraosseous lines
• Perform endotracheal suctioning
• Administer fleet enemas
• Insertion of external jugular intravenous catheters

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Paramedic training course
• Must have and maintain a Virginia Division of EMS EMT-Paramedic certification and ACLS certification
• Previous Emergency Room or comparable experience is required
• PALS certification; PHTLS or BTLS certification is preferred
• 3 years field experience as a certified EMT-Paramedic is preferred
• Possess the ability to work 3, 12 hour NIGHT shifts: 1845 - 07:15; and 4 weekend shifts/month

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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