Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)

Priority OnDemand

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A reputable emergency services provider in Virginia Beach is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Responsibilities include leading the delivery of basic life support, operating ambulances, and ensuring patient care in compliance with all regulations. Candidates must possess a Current Virginia EMT Certification, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and pass a background check. The role offers a sign-on bonus based on experience, with a strong emphasis on patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

Active Virginia EMT Certification required.
Must be CPR certified with Healthcare Provider Issue.
Valid Driver’s License required with no negative points.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the delivery of basic life support.
Examine patients and report findings.
Operate the ambulance safely in all situations.
Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency medical care

Basic life support

Communication

Education

Current Virginia EMT Certification

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Ambulance operation

Job description

Description

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.