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ALS Paramedic MedStar Transport

MedStar Health
tuition assistance
United States, Maryland, Clinton
Apr 30, 2025
General Summary of Position Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? Join our ground transport team inBaltimore or Clinton, Marylandas an ALS Paramedic where you'll medically support and care for transport patients to other medical/hospital facilities working closely with EMT's and Critical Care nurses. MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career! We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. MedStar Health uses top of the line equipment, including power loaders so our EMTs don't have to do the heavy lifting! Now offering a limited-time $8,000 Sign-on Bonus- $3,000 after successful completion of orientation and probation; $2,500 after 12 months; $2,500 after 18 months. Shifts:40 hours/week working 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM, 11AM-11PM, 11PM-11AM) with three shifts one week and four shifts the next, rotating between day and night shifts and including every other weekend. Self-scheduling available. Location:Report in/out of Baltimore, MD (by MedStar Harbor Hospital) or Clinton, MD (by MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center). Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or Equivalent NREMT-P certification required Current NREMT and State Paramedic license for MD and DC (or ability to obtain DC within 30 days after hire). Valid Driver's License BLS Certification EVOC certification Current valid BLS and PALS certification Experience:* * 1-2years experience strongly preferred Primary Duties and Responsibilities li>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. 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. This position has a hiring range of $27.75 - $45.57