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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Paramedic – Franklin Transport - Ft

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRocky Mount, VA, USA$25.77 - $38.66In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent is required.
  • Virginia paramedic certification is required.
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification is required.
  • ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP, and PHTLS or BTLS certification are required within one year of hire.
  • Maintain advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities and continuing education hours to meet state and national recertification standards.
  • Maintain an excellent driving record, provide a current driving record, and meet driver eligibility requirements for driving positions.
  • Use basic computer skills and applicable software.
  • Communicate with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations; write clearly and present numerical data and patient reports effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritize medical procedures, and determine whether additional assistance is needed.
  • Restore and stabilize heart rhythm in pulseless, non-breathing patients and initiate intravenous drugs to administer medication or replace fluids.
  • Administer emergency procedures including patient extrication, intubation, and defibrillation, operating under Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocol.
  • Administer medication injections and initiate invasive and non-invasive advanced treatment for life-threatening arrhythmias, respiratory compromise, shock, and trauma, including pediatric care.
  • Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions, reactions to drugs and treatments, and significant incidents to a physician or command center leader.
  • Stay current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and the application of new drugs, materials, and equipment; take responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.
  • Prepare required reports and maintain activity records; obtain patient information for insurance billing and understand covered and non-covered ambulance charges and insurance guidelines.
  • Coordinate activities with external entities when needed.
  • Check assigned units daily, clean and stock supplies, report malfunctions to the in-house mechanic, and use resources appropriately.
  • Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites while observing safety guidelines.
  • Provide life-support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician; respond to 911 medical emergencies and provide cardiac and trauma support as needed.
  • Provide initial treatment at emergency scenes, assess patient responses, and adjust treatment as needed.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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