ALS Paramedic MedStar Transport

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Clinton
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
MedStar
Health is actively seeking an ALS Paramedic who will assess, plan, implement,
and evaluate 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.Sign on Bonus!!
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

• Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes. Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care.
• Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures. When necessary, provides environmental support to expedite timely patient admission or transfer. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care.
  
• Delivers expert paramedic care in ambulances to multiple patient types to include adult subspecialties and pediatrics.
• Collaborates with on line medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport.
• Participates in the orientation program for new staff.
• As part of the program's safety management system, provides feedback and participates in program safety initiatives.
• Participates in MedSTAR Transport safety program.CUSTOM.PRIMARY.DUTIES.RESPONSIBILITIES.ADDENDUM
  
  
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  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
    
    
    
    This position has a hiring range of $27.75 - $45.57
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