Paramedic

Job DetailsJob Location: Kilmarnock, VA 22482Position Type: Lifecare Medical TransportsJob Category: Paramedic / CC ParamedicThe Paramedic role is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives. The EMT-P lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. When operating as attendant-in-charge, EMT-P provides direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT-P delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols. Duties & Responsibilities: • Time will be spent leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. • Gives direction to other crew members when operating as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues. • Examines patients and reports findings to receiving medical staff or physicians. • Delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols. • Responsible for completing and recording all required reports or runs made by the crews. • Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations: company policies; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes • Assuring that assigned vehicle is completely stocked and in good running order at the beginning of each shift, after every response, and at the end of each shift. • Cleaning patient care compartment and vehicle in accordance with Company adopted infection control and maintenance guidelines. • Maintaining office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. • Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet • Attending training sessions and orientations as required to maintain valid Virginia EMT Certification and requirements of the Company. • Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supply the Human Resources Department with valid copies of all certifications and driver's license prior to their expiration date. • Performing other related duties as required by management. Experience & Skills: • Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P Certification • Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue • Current ACLS Certification • Current PALS/PEPP Certification • Current EVOC Certification • BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred • Valid Driver’s License with no negative point • Pass a criminal background check • FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c • HAZMAT   QualificationsExperience & Skills: • Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P Certification • Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue • Current ACLS Certification • Current PALS/PEPP Certification • Current EVOC Certification • BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred • Valid Driver’s License with no negative point • Pass a criminal background check • FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c • HAZMAT