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Patient Care Expediter at Rutland Regional Medical Center

Rutland Regional Medical Center Rutland, VT $24 - $35/hour

Job Description


Patient Care Expediter

Works in cooperation with nursing staff and under the direction of the providers in providing timely, efficient, and effective acute care of patients utilizing a team model. Performs care including assessments, treatments and medication administration to patients utilizing skills based on the National Scope of Practice for Paramedics (VT EMS Protocols).

Minimum Education

  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of accredited paramedic education program.

Minimum Work Experience

  • 3 years as a pre-hospital care provider required, experience as a Critical Care Paramedic preferred.
  • Experience with immobilization and stabilization procedures a plus.

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • NREMT registration.
  • Current Vermont State EMS certification and/or LPN licensure.
  • BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Avanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Basic airway skills.
  • Immobilization skills.
  • IV therapy skills.
  • Oxygen and ventilation administration skills.
  • Bleeding control and shock management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
  • Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in providing critical care, knowledge, and skills.
  • Demonstrated moderate knowledge of Medical Terminology.
  • Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range: $24.16 - $35.19

COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIALS RATES

  • $4.25 - Evenings
  • $8.00 - Nights
  • $4.75 - Weekends



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$50k - $73k is below typical pay for Medical and Health Services Managers nationally

National salary averages
$50k - $73k
↓ 48% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
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$70k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $219k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 83% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
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🚀 Compound
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Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+23%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
62,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024