Paramedic - Radford Transport - Flex or PRN

Radford, United StatesOn-site

Requirements

experience Licensure/Certification: Certified in the state of Virginia as a Paramedic. AHA BLS - HCP.
ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP and PHTLS or BTLS required within one year from date of hire.
Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re-certification status as required by state and national standards.

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.
Maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software. Compensation Range: $25.77 - $38.66 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.
The compensation range does not include
benefits or pension plan. Recruiter: JAMIE RATLIFF Recruiter Email: jsratliff@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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.
benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
benefits available to you when you join Carilion: 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

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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 and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed, and administers initial treatment at emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed.
The Paramedic gathers and analyzes information and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
The Paramedic: Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients.
Initiates IV drugs to administer medication or drugs or to replace fluids.
Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, intubation, defibrillation, and operates under ACLS protocol.
Initiates invasive and non-invasive treatment at an advanced level; treats life threatening arrythmias, respiratory compromise, shock and trauma, and specializing 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 on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material and equipment.
Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.