Flight Paramedic

Job Summary:

As a Flight Paramedic with Carilion Clinic, you will be part of a team that provides critical care transport services to patients of all ages. You will collaborate with the CCPT Communication Center and air/ground transport teams to provide individualized care and transportation. Your expertise will be utilized to provide quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the CCPT Communication Center and air/ground transport teams to provide individualized care and transportation for patients of all ages.
Utilize delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
Ensure safety for self, vehicle, patient team, and community.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic documentation of the patient transport as per CCPT Documentation policy.
Display appropriate skills in personal accountability, leadership, budgetary responsibility, communications, teamwork, and customer/community service.
Demonstrate physical/psychosocial assessment skills as appropriate for role.
Use situational monitoring skills to assess and re-assess patient needs and implement changes as needed.
Maintain a driving record in accordance with the CCPT Driver Safety Policy and Carilion Clinic Risk Management Guidelines.

Requirements:

High School Graduate or equivalent and completion of approved Paramedic course. Associates Degree preferred.
3 years (minimum of 4000 hours) of career ALS Paramedic experience is required.
Must currently possess National Registry Paramedic certification and current Virginia Paramedic certification. FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified) is required within 2 years of hire. AHA HCP-BLS, EVOC, and ACLS must have completed and maintained. Must obtain PALS, TNCC or ATLS (audit).
Must meet weight requirement of maximum of 225 pounds at the time of offer and sustain that weight throughout employment.
Must obtain NRP and Haz-Mat Awareness within 12 months of hire and maintain.

About Carilion Clinic:

Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. We are a courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. We are headquartered in Roanoke, Va., and offer a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
Comprehensive training and education programs
State-of-the-art equipment and technology
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
Comprehensive training and education programs
State-of-the-art equipment and technology

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