Paramedic for Joint Base Andrews, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center
The Paramedic shall support treatment to the Emergency Care Center, ambulance emergency response, in-flight emergency response, non-in-flight emergency response, transfer and transport services for active duty military personnel, their dependents, retirees, dependents and other eligible beneficiaries. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PARAMEDIC: Degree/Education: Graduation from an accredited EMT-paramedic (EMT-P) certification program. Certifications: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time experience within the last three (3) years as a paramedic. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; emergency medical treatment to include CPR; aseptic and surgical technique; infection control, communicable diseases; medical ethics and legal aspects; operation and maintenance of therapeutic equipment; medical terminology; transportation of the sick and injured. Knowledge of current hospital and pre-hospital protocols in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care of patients in hospital and pre-hospital settings. Knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced lifesaving measured used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist unit in providing support measure. Licensure/Registration: A current, valid paramedic license and certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) US Citizenship required (for access to government computer systems). DUTIES OF THE PARAMEDIC:
The Paramedic will be required to assist with patient care within the ECC when not performing emergency response or transport services. Paramedic shall cover the range of services provided in a civilian medical treatment facility. The paramedic shall provide the following, but not limited to: Performs a full range of emergency room support and ambulance services on site at the MGMCSC and in the field when performing ambulance emergency or in-flight response, transfer, or transport services. Provides emergency hospital and pre-hospital care for all types of patients (all ages). Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients of all ages. Workload includes the evaluation and treatment of emergent, urgent, and non-emergent patients ranging from infants to elderly. Assisted by medical technicians, the contractor s personnel will be fully integrated into the nursing team, responsible for direct patient care. Recognize medical emergencies and responds appropriately. The EMT-P will be required to assist with patient care within the ECC when not performing emergency response or transport services. Initiates CPR as needed. Assists emergency personnel in administering advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary. Participates in in-services and continuing education programs. Must comply with licensing requirements of the State and local motor vehicle laws and must be certified as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment to which they are assigned. SCHEDULE: Full-time, 80hrs per 2 week period schedule will vary COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OF PARAMEDIC: Competitive starting salary 17 days paid vacation per year 11 paid Federal holidays per year Health & Welfare benefit contributes toward health insurance MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
