CCT Paramedic
Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, United States
To provide a high‑level of care to critically ill patients while transporting them to healthcare facilities. Critical Care Paramedics have an expanded scope of practice allowing them to administer more medications than normal paramedics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
Must possess current licensure as required by state where services are being provided.
Nationally registered as Paramedic as required by state board. For WV, Paramedic through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (unless state license is State License Only).
Mobile Critical Care Paramedic Certification through West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP).
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years' experience as a Field Paramedic.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing emergency care for patients as they are transported from one facility to another.
Kept the patient stable throughout transport by assessing, monitoring, and intervening using a variety of procedures and interventions.
Monitors chest tubes.
Monitors transvenous pacemaker monitoring, ability to adjust rate and milliamps if needed.
Monitors Balloon Pumps.
Performs NG and OG insertions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring of 4‑lead ECG and obtaining/interpreting 12‑lead ECG’s.
Knowledge of tracheal intubation.
Knowledge of ventilator setting and monitoring.
Accessing PICC lines for medication administration.
Capabilities of performing RSI.
Setting IV pumps for multiple medication administration.
ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company:
CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
Cost Center:
240 CCMC Ambulance Service
Address:
934 Murdoch Avenue Parkersburg West Virginia
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
Must possess current licensure as required by state where services are being provided.
Nationally registered as Paramedic as required by state board. For WV, Paramedic through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (unless state license is State License Only).
Mobile Critical Care Paramedic Certification through West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP).
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years' experience as a Field Paramedic.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing emergency care for patients as they are transported from one facility to another.
Kept the patient stable throughout transport by assessing, monitoring, and intervening using a variety of procedures and interventions.
Monitors chest tubes.
Monitors transvenous pacemaker monitoring, ability to adjust rate and milliamps if needed.
Monitors Balloon Pumps.
Performs NG and OG insertions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring of 4‑lead ECG and obtaining/interpreting 12‑lead ECG’s.
Knowledge of tracheal intubation.
Knowledge of ventilator setting and monitoring.
Accessing PICC lines for medication administration.
Capabilities of performing RSI.
Setting IV pumps for multiple medication administration.
ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company:
CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
Cost Center:
240 CCMC Ambulance Service
Address:
934 Murdoch Avenue Parkersburg West Virginia
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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