ALS Paramedic

About this Job:

MedStar Health is actively seeking an ALS Paramedic who will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with range of need from uncomplicated to complex during interfacility transport. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional care and coordinates care delivery with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.

Sign on Bonus
Criteria:
New, full-time ALS Paramedic positions only
Cannot be employed by MSH in the same role within the past two years

Shifts: 40 hours/week working 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM, 8AM-8PM, 8PM-8AM, 11AM-11PM) with three shifts one week and four shifts the next, rotating between day and night shifts and including every other weekend. Self-scheduling available.

Location: Report in/out of Clinton, MD (by MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center) or Baltimore, MD (by MedStar Harbor Hospital).

Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/
Preferred
NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic Required
Paramedic - Certified in the District of Columbia or ability to acquire prior to start date Required
Paramedic - Licensed in Maryland or ability to acquire prior to start date Required
"MedSTAR Transport" or "Mid Atlantic Air Transportation Services" affiliation as an EMT-Paramedic. Required
Health Services\ACLS Required
BLS - Basic Life Support Required
Health Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days Required or
TPATC - Transport Prof Adv Trauma Crse within 180 Days Required or
PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days Required or
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course within 180 Days Required or
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse Certification within 180 Days Required
NIH Stroke Scale - NIHSS within 90 Days Required
FEMA ICS 100 Course (FEMA IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System) Required
FEMA ICS 200 Course (FEMA IS-200.c Basic Incident Command systems for Initial Response) Required
DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing
No more than four points assigned to driver's license and must maintain a satisfactory driving record (no more than four points).
Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (e.g., CEVO, EVOC) prior to release from orientation

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies,
procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and
evaluates outcomes. Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care.
Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately
documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation
practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort
measures during procedures. When necessary, provides environmental support to expedite timely patient admission or
transfer. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care.
Provides for the emotional support of patients and families during the crisis of illness. Demonstrates patient/family
advocacy.
Delivers expert paramedic care in ambulances to multiple patient types to include adult subspecialties and pediatrics.
Collaborates with on line medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport.
Participates in the orientation program for new staff.
As part of the program's safety management system, provides feedback and participates in program safety initiatives.
Participates in MedSTAR Transport safety program.
Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports.
Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams