Critical Care Transport (EMT Paramedic) Pediatric

Job Description

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Paramedic to join our Pediatric Interfacility Transport team. This role will be full time, night shift 7PM 7:30AM. Three 12-hour shifts per week (days vary); Candidates must be available to work any day of the week when scheduled. Candidates must be able to attend a paid 6 week training period.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

The Critical Care Transport Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic practices within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by medical and nursing directors. Assists the team leader in obtaining pertinent pediatric, neonatal and childhood histories, performs physical assessments (neonates through adolescents) and formulates and implements care management plans. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of a Paramedic. With expertise in the pre-hospital setting, the Paramedic is ensures that while in the out-of-hospital setting, the transport team is working in a safe and secure environment, provides family-centered care to meet family needs, including psychosocial support, education and transfer planning in conjunction with referral staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Reports to Medical Control Physician (MCP) and Nursing director of the transport program for the supervision and guidance in expanded role function.
• Collaborates with MCP as designated for medical supervision concerning the management of individual neonatal and pediatric patients during transport.
• During transport enters required documentation, computer entries and charges.
• Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, inter-facility and aeromedical (per policy of department).
• Performs 12 lead ECG and places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Performs patient phlebotomy following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to assist with optimum care.
• Performs all ADL in collaboration with nurses and physicians to assist with optimum care.
• Assists with department needs including medical procedures in the NICU/PICU and Emergency Department on request.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Shift: 12 Hour Nights - 7pm-7:30am

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week. Days vary. Schedules are provided in 6-week periods.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience: One year of practice as a Paramedic.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS and EMT-Paramedic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty Care Training in pediatrics preferred.
• Previous ALS experience in pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program preferred.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 681241
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 06/25/2026, 01:41 PM
• Locations Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Job Schedule Full time
• Salary Range $27.09 - $44.16
• Pay Rate Frequency HOURLY