Critical Care Paramedic

Critical Care ParamedicVirginia Beach, VA 23454OverviewPosition Type Lifecare Medical Transports Category Paramedic / CC ParamedicDescriptionCritical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will work hand in hand with our Critical Care Nurses to provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.Responsibilities:In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare teamMay be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needsAdministers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transportsOperate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumpsAssists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulanceBased on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomesIncorporates the principles of patient-centered careCollaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transportCommunicates patients clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written formatClearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients medical recordConsistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient careComplies with governmental and accreditation regulationsEnsures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle OperatorMaintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and familiesProvides basic patient comfort measures during proceduresPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsRequirements:High School Diploma requiredCompletion of an accredited paramedic programCompletion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation3-5 years Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critical Care experience.Virginia Paramedic preferred or National Registry Paramedic w/ VA Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support current by completion of orientationBLS - Basic Life Support current by completion of orientationPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support current by completion of orientationCCP-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 recordAbility 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 feetDemonstrated high level of clinical competenceEffective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communicationBasic math skills