ALS Paramedic MedStar Transport Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req36182)

Description

General Summary of Position

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.

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

Payout - $8,000 Total with an 18-month commitment
$3,000 to start (paid at successful completion of orientation/probation)
$2,500 at 12 months
$2,500 at 18 months

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
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.

Minimum Qualifications
strong>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.

This position has a hiring range of $27.75 - $45.57