Critical Care Paramedic Specialist

4 days ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Critical Care Paramedic to join our team. As a Critical Care Paramedic, you will be responsible for providing advanced life support care to critically ill or injured patients in a safe environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and treat ill and injured patients in accordance with local and University protocols.
  • Administer advanced life support care to critically ill or injured persons in a safe environment.
  • Maintain safety as a primary responsibility throughout all aspects of care and transportation.
  • Identify potential areas for improved care.
  • Interface effectively with peers and customers and assume responsibility for professional development of self and others per department policy.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/Equivalency required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3 years of relevant experience at the advanced life support level required. 5 years and previous inter-facility transport experience preferred.
  • Required: Virginia Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic or eligible for reciprocity American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification. American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS American Heart Association (AHA) PALS Unrestricted Valid Driver's License. Required within 6 months of hire date: Neonatal Resuscitation Program STABLE Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Level II or higher. Required within one year of hire date: Accredited Trauma Course Certification. International Board of Specialty Certification Flight Paramedic (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C).
Physical Demands

The successful candidate must be able to safely and securely fasten seat belts and shoulder harnesses in aircraft or ambulance as provided by the aircraft or ambulance manufacturer without modification to those safety devices. Able to tolerate stressors of flight and medical transport including but not limited to: excessive motion vibration extreme temperatures standing or sitting for prolonged periods frequent traveling bending/stooping and providing patient care in confined spaces. Able to respond to visual verbal and non-verbal commands and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 150 lbs. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.

About the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.



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