Job Location : Brooklyn,MD, USA
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.
Sign on Bonus!!Criteria:New, full-time ALS Paramedic positions onlyCannot be employed by MSH in the same role within the past two yearsPayout - $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 monthsLicenses and CertificationsLicenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/PreferredNREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic RequiredParamedic – Certified in the District of Columbia or ability to acquire prior to start date RequiredParamedic – 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. RequiredHealth Services\ACLS RequiredBLS - Basic Life Support RequiredHealth Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support RequiredATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days Required orTPATC - Transport Prof Adv Trauma Crse within 180 Days Required orPHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days Required orTNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course within 180 Days Required orATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse Certification within 180 Days RequiredNIH Stroke Scale - NIHSS within 90 Days RequiredFEMA ICS 100 Course (FEMA IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System) RequiredFEMA ICS 200 Course (FEMA IS-200.c Basic Incident Command systems for Initial Response) RequiredDL – Valid State Driver's License in good standingNo 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
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of $27.06 - $44.46