Description
General Summary of Position
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates 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.
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Criteria:
New, full-time ALS Paramedic positions only
Cannot be employed by MSH in the same role within the past two years
Payout - $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 months
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/
Preferred
NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic Required
Paramedic – Certified in the District of Columbia or ability to acquire prior to start date Required
Paramedic – 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. Required
Health Services\ACLS Required
BLS - Basic Life Support Required
Health Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days Required or
TPATC - Transport Prof Adv Trauma Crse within 180 Days Required or
PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification within 180 Days Required or
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course within 180 Days Required or
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse Certification within 180 Days Required
NIH Stroke Scale - NIHSS within 90 Days Required
FEMA ICS 100 Course (FEMA IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System) Required
FEMA ICS 200 Course (FEMA IS-200.c Basic Incident Command systems for Initial Response) Required
DL – Valid State Driver's License in good standing
No 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
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Successful completion of the Department of Transportation (DOT) module EMT-Paramedic course. required
- Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation. required
Experience
- 1-2 years experience as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to precept.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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