Paramedic — ALS Transport — St. Mary's Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Paramedic — ALS Transport — St. Mary's Hospital

This position is part of our Hospital-to-hospital transport team and will support the ALS Transport Unit.

Job Summary:

The Critical Care Transport Paramedic is responsible for assisting with urgent and critical care transports in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients. Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in conjunction with the critical care transport nurse. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit.

Essential Functions: 

• Provides professional care to the urgent/emergent needs of the patient prior to air or ground transfer in the airborne and ground transport environment. Works with critical care transport nurse to interpret patient related data, and to establish immediate priorities and plan of care.
• Cooperates with all ancillary and support services.
• Assists in maintaining the vehicle, equipment, and supplies as defined by departmental policy and procedures.
• Facilitates the needs of patients and their families during hospitalization and communicates with other hospital departments as necessary to facilitate those needs.
• Communicates with EMS and hospital requestors as needed in order to care appropriately for transported patients.
• Acts as an educator to professional groups and the EMS in our service area
• Attends internal and external educational meetings, keeps current in knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies through professional journals, professional organizations, etc. Participates in department standing and ad hoc committees.
• Travels to assigned base sites with the understanding that daily assignments may change as dictated by staffing issues, mechanical issues with the aircraft or mobile units.
• Adheres to all Medical Directives, written policies and procedures for the Transport Network, including crewmember weight policy for aviation operations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)

Licensure/Certification:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA-ACLS) required
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA-PALS) required within 6 months of hireBasic Trauma Life Support certification or equivalent (required within 6 months of hire)
• Current paramedic-level certification in state of practice (required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License in state of practice (required)
• International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) Flight Paramedic (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) required within 18 months of hire
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Incident Command Service (ICS) Certifications: 100 and 200 (preferred) 

Experience:

• 3 years of Paramedic experience (required)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Critical Care Transport - St. Mary's Richmond

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].