Paramedic – Mary Immaculate Hospital
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Emergency Services / EMS, Paramedic
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams has embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.
RapidResponse Paramedic Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia Full Time, Nights (Three 12‑hour shifts a week from 7PM to 7:30AM; every other Saturday and rotating holidays) 2 years of EMT or Paramedic experience highly preferred! Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of an RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.
Licensing/CertificationBLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire). Current paramedic‑level certification is required.
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED is required. Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level is required.
Work Experience1 year Paramedic experience is required. 2–3 years Paramedic experience is preferred.
Essential Job Functions- Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit‐based specialty duties under the direction of an RN or Physician based on state and market guidelines.
- Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, Foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments, and other unit‑based specialty duties based on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN.
- Completes patient rounding as assigned.
- Assists with giving patient instructions and discharge, administers medication in a safe manner consistent with the State Scope of Practice and Organization Policies and Procedures per market guidelines.
- Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
- Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
- Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
- Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
- Collects data, within scope.
- Completes patient screenings as applicable.
- Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem‑solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
- Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
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What We Offer- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for…
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