Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)

Priority Ondemand; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Priority Ondemand in Kilmarnock, VA is seeking a licensed EMT-B to join our emergency and non-emergency transport teams. The role involves leading patient care on ambulances, directing crew as attendant-in-charge, and delivering rapid medical care per protocols.

Candidates must hold Virginia EMT certification, CPR, a valid driver's license, and be able to pass a background check. This full-time position may include a sign-on bonus and requires compliance with Virginia EMS standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Virginia EMT certification.
• Current CPR, Healthcare Provider issued.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• FEMA ICS-100, 200, 700 & 800c certifications.
• HAZMAT certification is required.
• TIMS training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and participate in delivering basic life support in pre-hospital or facility settings.
• Direct crew as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues.
• Examine patients and report findings to receiving medical staff.
• Deliver emergency medical care per medical control or protocols.
• Operate ambulance safely and in compliance with laws and policies.
• Complete and file all required reports and runs.
• Ensure vehicle is stocked and in good running order at shifts.
• Clean patient care compartment and vehicle per infection control guidelines.
• Fuel unit after each shift to maintain readiness.
• Maintain office, lounge, bunk area, and vehicle parking area tidy.
• Attend trainings to maintain Virginia EMT Certification.
• Keep all certifications current and provide copies to HR before expiration.

Skills

Virginia EMT Certification

CPR (Healthcare Provider)

Driver's License

Background Check

FEMA ICS-100/200/700/800c

HAZMAT

TIMS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Position Type: Lifecare Medical Transports Job Category: EMR / EMT / AEMT Qualified EMT candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by candidate experience, certifications, market, shift, and operational requirements, subject to formal management approval.

The Emergency Medical Technician field provider is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating in non-emergency and /or emergency modalities as a rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives.

The EMT-B leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of basic life support and participates in the delivery of advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. When operating as attendant- in-charge, the EMT provides direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Time will be spent leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of basic life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation.


• Gives direction to other crew members when operating as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues.


• Examines patients and reports findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.


• Delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.


• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations; company policies; federal, state and local laws, regulations and statutes.


• Responsible for completing and recording all required reports or runs made by the crews.


• Assuring that assigned vehicle is completely stocked and in good running order at the beginning of each shift, after every response and at the end of each shift.


• Cleaning patient care compartment and vehicle in accordance with Company adopted infection control and maintenance guidelines.


• Fuel unit at the end of every shift to maintain emergency readiness of unit.


• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet.


• Maintaining office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.


• Attending training sessions and orientations as required to maintain valid Virginia EMT Certification and requirements of the Company.


• Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supply the Human Resources Department with valid copies of all certifications and driver’s license prior to their expiration date.


• Performing other related duties as required by management.

QualificationsRequired licenses or certifications:

• Current Virginia EMT Certification


• Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue


• Valid Driver’s License and no negative points.


• Pass a criminal background check


• FEMAICS100, 200, 700 & 800c


• HAZMAT


• TIMS