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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Paramedic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 2
Full-timePearisburg, VA, USA$25.77 - $38.66In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Virginia paramedic certification is required.
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification is required.
  • ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP, and PHTLS or BTLS certifications are required within one year of hire.
  • Maintain advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities.
  • Maintain an excellent driving record and meet driver eligibility requirements, including providing a current driving record.
  • Maintain continuing education hours required for state and national recertification.
  • Use basic computer skills and applicable software.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
  • Write clearly and present numerical data and patient reports effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Administer physician-authorized life support and transport care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
  • Perform acute and non-acute care skills during ground and/or air transport.
  • Respond to 911 medical emergencies, protect life, and provide cardiac and trauma support as needed.
  • Provide initial emergency-scene treatment, assess patient response, and adjust treatment as needed.
  • 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 or fluids.
  • Perform emergency procedures including patient extrication, intubation, and defibrillation, following ACLS protocol.
  • Administer medication injections and provide advanced invasive and non-invasive treatment for life-threatening arrhythmias, respiratory compromise, shock, and trauma, including pediatric care.
  • Observe, record, and report patient condition, response to drugs and treatments, and significant incidents to a physician or command center leader.
  • Stay current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and new drugs, materials, and equipment.
  • Prepare required reports and maintain activity records.
  • Obtain patient information for insurance billing and apply knowledge of covered and non-covered ambulance-service charges and insurance guidelines.
  • Coordinate activities with external entities as needed.
  • Check assigned units daily, clean and stock supplies, and report malfunctions to the in-house mechanic.
  • Maintain supplies and use resources appropriately.
  • Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites while observing safety guidelines.
  • Take responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.
  • Manage difficult customer situations and maintain confidentiality.

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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