Paramedic

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Description
Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital offering surgical services, a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging capabilities, an Intensive Care Unit and much, much more. The Fauquier Health system offers patient care for a variety of specialty services including a new Center for Cancer Care, Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, robotic-assisted surgery, and a Center for Weight Loss. The fourth floor of the hospital is devoted to our Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery. Fauquier Health is one of the largest employers in Fauquier County and consists of approximately 1,000 staff, including 220 physicians.
The Emergency Department Paramedic position is an experienced professional that provides care in the Emergency Department setting in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing delegation and supervision guidelines and within the scope of practice of a Paramedic in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Paramedic will work in collaboration with all members of the health care team to provide care to all Emergency Department patients, under the direct supervision of the Emergency Services Physician and general direction of the Emergency Services Director. They will work as part of a team with the Registered Nurse accountable for the patient care assignment. Specific tasks can be delegated by the RN or MD. Provide service across the lifespan (infants, toddlers, preschool, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Major responsibilities for this position are: safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety, and professional development.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent X Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Good communication and computer skills; ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.



Major responsibilities for this position are safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety, and professional development.



Successful completion of a Paramedic training course.



LICENSES: Must have and maintain a Virginia Division of EMS EMT-Paramedic or Intermediate certification



CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS and PALS provider courses required upon hire. Handle With Care training within 90 days of hire.
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Primary Location
Virginia-Warrenton
Schedule
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, rotate weekends

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