PARAMEDIC

Paramedic Employment Status: Full time Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America) Facility: 175 Industrial Park Rd - Pearisburg CP09 Carilion Medical Center. Requisition Number: R160846 PARAMEDIC (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: The Paramedic administers life support care and transport to patients in pre‑hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician. The Paramedic performs a variety of skills related to acute and non‑acute settings in ground and/or air transport, responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting, protects life, and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed. The Paramedic provides initial treatment at the emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed. The Paramedic gathers and analyzes information and applies reason when dealing with emotional topics, manages difficult customer situations, and maintains confidentiality. Responsibilities Assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures or need for additional assistance, synthesizes complex information, restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non‑breathing patients, and initiates IV drugs to administer medication or replace fluids. Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, intubation, defibrillation, and operates under ACLS protocol. Administers injections of medications and drugs. Initiates invasive and non‑invasive treatment at an advanced level; treats life‑threatening arrhythmias, respiratory compromise, shock and trauma, and specializes in pediatric care. Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center leader patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Maintains current treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, materials, and equipment. Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members. Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities. Obtains patient information needed for insurance billings and has knowledge of covered and non‑covered charges as they pertain to ambulance services and insurance guidelines. Coordinates activities with external entities if needed. Checks daily units assigned, cleans and stocks supplies, and reports any malfunctions to the in‑house mechanic. Maintains supplies and uses resources appropriately. Transports patients to hospital and non‑hospital sites observing safety guidelines. What We Require Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Experience: no experience Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Certified in the state of Virginia as a Paramedic. AHA BLS – HCP. ACLS, PALS, HazMat Awareness, NRP and PHTLS or BTLS required within one year from date of hire. Maintains advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities. Maintains an excellent driving record and may operate vehicle to emergency scene. Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re‑certification status as required by state and national standards. Must provide current driving record and meet driver eligibility requirements for all driver positions. Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients and family members in diverse situations. Writes clearly and presents numerical data/patient reports effectively. Maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software. Benefits, Pay and Well‑being at Carilion Clinic Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information on E‑Verify: Rate and Signing Bonus Paramedic rate starts at $25.77, with credit for experience. A $15,000.00 sign‑on bonus is available for external candidates who meet eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr