Paramedic

DUTIES OF THE PARAMEDIC

• The contractor shall support treatment to the ECC, ambulance emergency response, inflight emergency response, non-inflight emergency response, transfer and transport services for active-duty military personnel, their dependents, retirees, their dependents and other eligible beneficiaries, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Paramedic will be required to assist with patient care within the ECC when not performing emergency response or transport services. Paramedics should cover the range of services provided in a civilian medical treatment facility. Paramedics shall provide the following, but not limited to:
• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of medical documentation.
• 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 inflightresponse, 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 nonemergent 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 respond 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 supports 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 shall be certified, by the Contractor and at the Contractor's expense, as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment to which they are assigned.
• Drive ambulance when needed.
• Annual N95 fit testing to ensure the protection of all contractors from respiratory hazards through proper selection and use of respirators.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PARAMEDIC:

• Degree: Certification
• Education: Graduation from an accredited EMT-paramedic (EMT-P) certification program.
• Possess and maintain national certification such as NREMT, NRAEMT, or NRP from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licensure: A current, valid paramedic license and certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Contract Worker Standard

Qualifications

The standard qualifications and experience are as follows:

• 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 measures.
• Paramedics must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license for employment. Upon hiring, paramedics will complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) during their orientation. EVOC is taught in-house and considered part of the orientation process. Once EVOC is completed, paramedics will obtain & maintain an AF Form 2293, USAF Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card for authorization to drive /operate a GOV Ambulance both on and off the installation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
• Must provide documentation of applicable occupational-health testing or physical examination, required immunizations ad annual vaccinations, and tuberculosis screening.
• Must use N95 respiratory protection when required for patient care and complete respirator fit testing and training within 30 days after in-processing and annually thereafter.
• Must complete applicable government security inquiry, qualifying or credentialing documentation, staff orientation, HIPAA training, MHS GENESIS training, and other required agency training.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive starting salary
• 17 days paid vacation per year!
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• Health & Welfare benefit contributes toward health insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Dental & Vision plans, 401(K)

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.