ALS Paramedic MedStar Transport at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
As an ALS Paramedic at MedStar Transport, I provide critical medical support and care for patients during transport to various medical facilities. I collaborate with EMTs and nurses, ensuring effective communication and patient-centered care while utilizing advanced equipment. With a commitment to safety and excellence, I actively participate in training and safety management initiatives.
Are you looking for
an exciting and rewarding career where you can make a difference every day?
Join our ground transport team in Baltimore or Clinton, Maryland as an ALS Paramedic where
you’ll medically support and care for transport patients to other
medical/hospital facilities working closely with EMT's and Critical Care
nurses.
MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career! We provide a
supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness
benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other
benefits focused on your wellbeing. MedStar Health uses top of the line
equipment, including power loaders so our EMTs don't have to do the heavy
lifting!
Now
offering a limited-time $8,000 Sign-on Bonus - $3,000 after
successful completion of orientation and probation; $2,500 after 12 months;
$2,500 after 18 months.
Shifts: 40 hours/week working
12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM, 11AM–11PM, 11PM-11AM) 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 Baltimore, MD (by MedStar Harbor Hospital) or
Clinton, MD (by MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center).
Minimum
Qualifications:
· Graduation from
high school or Equivalent
· NREMT-P certification
required
· Current NREMT and State
Paramedic license for MD and DC (or ability to obtain DC within 30 days after
hire).
· Valid Driver’s License
· BLS Certification
· EVOC certification
· Current
valid BLS and PALS certification
Experience:
·
1-2years experience strongly preferred
Education- High School Diploma or GED required
- Successful completion of the Department of Transportation (DOT) module EMT-Paramedic course. required
- Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation. required
Experience- 1-2 years experience as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Demonstrated ability to precept.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
li>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.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.
Keywords:
ALS Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Transport, Critical Care, Healthcare, Paramedic Certification, Patient Care, MedStar Transport, Emergency Medical Technician, Healthcare Careers
