Paramedic jobs in Wheeling, WV
Paramedic provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Being a Paramedic performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Additionally, Paramedic performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited Paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The Paramedic works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Paramedic typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Paramedic
- Jan-Care Ambulance
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Clarksburg, WV
FULL_TIME
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Paramedic
Why Jan-Care Ambulance?
Jan Care Ambulance is the largest ambulance provider in WV and we are also in Raleigh and Durham, NC. We are a privately owned, community oriented company with a long history of success that has been built from years of hard work and a dedication to excellence.
The distinction between Jan Care / GEMS and the average ambulance provider is our culture of belonging. When you are part of our organization you can immediately feel the sense of unity.
Jan Care / GEMS core values are centered on exceptional patient care and first class customer service. We believe there are no short cuts to greatness. Greatness has to be earned. With over 30 years of stable growth and expansion; our prominence has been earned, maintained, and achieved.
Jan Care / GEMS maintains a high quality fleet of state- of- the- art vehicles. Jan Care / GEMS possess a National Accredited Paramedic Program, provides modern educational opportunities that develop our EMS Providers to aggressively achieve the highest standards of medical providers in WV.
Our company has been built on the enduring hard work of many. We are more than a company; we are a community. With stations in rural and metropolitan areas in WV Jan Care / GEMS is sure to have a staffing position to fit your needs. If you wish to be part of an organization that can positively impact your career, your life and community then you have found the right fit.
Paramedic:
Position Overview: The primary objective of EMS is to provide safe and compassionate ambulance and medical transportation, while preserving patients' dignity and ensuring community safety.
EMS Personnel's job duties include provision of non-emergency convalescent transfer of patients, community event medical stand-by and response to emergency calls to assist in the provision of immediate care and transport to the critically sick and injured at the level of training and authorization.
Essential Job Functions:- Attend instruction sessions for orientation, EMS operations, compliance, emergency vehicle operations, maintain EMS certification and other required programs.
- Provide out-of-hospital care to patients and safe ambulance transport in consideration of statewide protocols and medical command direction and assessment to the level of authorization and training under WV EMS Rules and Regulations (64CFR48} and guidelines.
- Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lbs. alone and equally 250 lbs. with assistance, at the height of 33 inches, for a distance of 1Ofeet. (WVOEMS}
- Have the ability to hear, comprehend and respond to spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers and sounds common to the emergency scene (WV OEMS)
- Verbally communicate in person, via telephone and telecommunications using the English language. Meet the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle with the State of WV(WVOEMS)
- Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions. Document via written or electronic means the patient information utilizing an approved WV OEMS record system
- Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with the ability to perform all movements needed for providing quality patient care. Bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.
- Inspect EMS equipment to ensure adequate supplies, verify proper operation refuel and fluid check of assigned ambulance and report needed maintenance.
- Respond to callback or call-in emergency situations
- Assist other emergency personnel as required and complete tasks assigned by company supervisors and management.
- Maintain professional appearance and decorum; perform general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of stations, training facilities and ambulances; be a self-starter requiring little oversight and be adaptable to change and able to function in a team based management structure.
- Perform event stand-by operations including sporting events, community festivals and other events with significant number of people.
- Respond to hazardous material incidents at the first responder level, function in other uncommon situations. Perform emergency operations during natural disasters and catastrophic events.
- Have basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being, have an understanding of body substance isolation and patients' rights of privacy under HIPAA.
- Have the ability to interact and assist in an appropriate and professional manner with a variety of outside agencies and personnel including medical facility staff such as physicians, nurses, aides, clerical staff, adult and child protective services, social workers, morticians, medical examiners, law enforcement, fire/rescue and communication personnel.
Requirements:- General Knowledge of EMS operations, operation of ambulances and proper use of EMS equipment.
- Ability to learn through training, using a wide variety of EMS methods
- Ability to readily acquire knowledge of the road/street systems and general physical layout of assigned communities.
- Obtain necessary skills including opening and maintaining an airway, ventilating a patient, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilizing certification level appropriate medications and defibrillator devices. Providing trauma care including assisting in controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wound, immobilizing injured extremities, necks or spines.
Working Environment/Conditions:- EMS operations occur 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all weather conditions. Ambulances and EMS personnel must be prepared to respond at a moment's notice and maintain viable field operations until the situation is resolved or the crew is appropriately relived or replaced.
- EMS personnel operate in an uncontrolled arena of the public. As an EMS crewmember, one must be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to conform to a wide variety of patient types, behaviors and situations. Safety, professionalism and compassion are three critical personal traits necessary to be successful in the EMS operations.
Special Requirements and Qualifications:- Must be 18 years of age
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Successful completion of Workforce evaluations and/or equivalent educational screening exam approved by Jan-Care/GEMS
- EVO'S must maintain a valid driver's license with good driving history as determined by our insurance company.
- Jan-Care/GEMS are a drug-free company and employees must pass initial and random screenings.
- The following background checks will be conducted prior to offering employment:
- OIG list of excluded individuals Excluded Parties Listing System
- Criminal History Check
- Driving History
- Child/Elder Abuse
- Reference
- The WV Office of EMS will deny certification or individuals convicted of certain crimes
- Must maintain valid telephone number
- Must maintain valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification
- Must maintain valid certification of EMT-P with the VW OEMS office.
- Must maintain valid ACLS, PHTLS, PALS
- Proof of TB and Hepatitis vaccination
Benefits of joining our community:- State of the art training center
- Online Academy with free access to all employees
- Paid uniforms including
- Pants
- Shirts
- Ball cap
- Boots
- Coat
- Paid uniforms including
- Health Insurance
- Multi-tier plans
- Dental Insurance
- Metlife
- Vision Insurance
- VSP through Metlife
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- AFLAC
- STD
- Term Life
- Accident
- Cancer
- AFLAC
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Lincoln National
- Eligible at age 21 and 3 Months of Service
- Pre-Tax (Standard) or Post-Tax (Roth) options available
- Employer match of 50% of first 6% of total deferrals
- Lincoln National
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Paramedic
- Jan-Care Ambulance
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Morgantown, WV
FULL_TIME
- Paramedic Why Jan-Care Ambulance? Jan Care Ambulance is the largest ambulance provider in WV and we are also in Raleigh and Durham, NC. We are a privately owned, community oriented company with a long...
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Paramedic
- emtambulance
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Bellaire, OH
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- SUMMARY: Provides advanced life support and basic life support emergency medical care, patient assessment and care, transport services, and other services by performing the following duties. In additi...
- 1 Month Ago
Paramedic
- tristateparamedics
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Wheeling, WV
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- Tri-State Ambulance - Paramedic 911 - Sign on Bonus $10,000 SUMMARY: Provides advanced life support and basic life support emergency medical care, patient assessment and care, transport services, and ...
- 1 Month Ago
Paramedic
- Camden Clark Medical Center
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Parkersburg, WV
FULL_TIME
- Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. B...
- 18 Days Ago
Paramedic
- Jan-Care Ambulance
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Fairmont, WV
FULL_TIME
- Paramedic Why Jan-Care Ambulance? Jan Care Ambulance is the largest ambulance provider in WV and we are also in Raleigh and Durham, NC. We are a privately owned, community oriented company with a long...
- 21 Days Ago
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- Allied Universal
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Washington, PA
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Hospitalist
- East Ohio LLC
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Martins Ferry, OH
- East Ohio Hospital d/b/a East Ohio Regional Hospital is seeking a Hospitalist to work at East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- East Ohio LLC
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Martins Ferry, OH
- Advanced nursing practice of nursing at a level which requires substantial theoretical knowledge in a specialized area o...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Adv Pract Prof - NICU
- WVU Medicine
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Wheeling, WV
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- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the county seat, it lies along the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Wheeling was originally a settlement in the British colony of Virginia and later an important city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Wheeling was the first state capital of West Virginia. Due to its location along major transportation routes, including the Ohio River, National Road, and the B&O Railroad, Wheeling became a manufacturing center in the late nineteenth...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Paramedic jobs
$43,570 to $53,973
Wheeling, West Virginia area prices
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