ALS Paramedic MS Transport Job Listing at MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 164388)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Assesses plans implements and evaluates 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.All associates hired to work in this job area or role require respiratory protection and must successfully complete a company-provided N95 mask fit test. The use of a properly fitted N95 mask is a mandatory safety requirement. Exemptions or alternatives to the required N95 mask fit are not permitted. Associates who do not pass the fit test may not be considered for this job.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic course required
• Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation required

• 1-2 years experience as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) preferred

• NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic required
• Paramedic - Certified in the District of Columbia within 30 Days required
• Paramedic - Licensed in Maryland within 30 Days required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• Health Services\ACLS 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 prior to release from orientation required
• FEMA ICS 200 Course FEMA IS-200 ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents prior to release from orientation 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

• 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.