Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Per Diem

Meritus Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Job summary

Meritus Health's Valley Medical Transport team in Winchester seeks an EMT to provide safe, high-quality medical transportation up to the Basic Life Support level, under dispatch and Operations Manager guidance.

This per diem role requires valid EMS certifications, a current driver's license, and CPR/BLS/AHA credentials; compensation ranges from $20.12 to $30.18 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMS certification for EMT Basic in primary state.
• Valid driver's license and DOT/EMS requirements.
• ACLS/BLS and CPR certifications as specified.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality medical transportation up to basic life support.
• Operate under dispatch center and Operations Manager guidance.
• Accurately enter data into the electronic medical record.
• Meet all regulatory and company policy requirements.

Skills

EMT Basic Certification

AHA CPR

BLS Certification

DOT Medical Certificate

EVOC

Driver's License

EMR data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The EMT is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused medical transportation up to the basic life support level to and from medical facilities, under the direction of Valley Medical Transport’s dispatch center and the Operations Manager.

Department

VMT-WINCHESTER - 507201

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Pay Range

$20.12 - $30.18

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Certification & Licensures

• EMS Certification for primary state - EMT Basic or equivalent is required.
• EMS Certification in approved secondary state within 12 months of DOH or 10/1/16 whichever is later.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• AHA CPR is required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• DOT Medical Certificate is required.
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) is required and will be provided during orientation.
• Must satisfy the requirements for a DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, as well as submit to periodic drug screenings, as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies & regulations.
• Current state EMS certification for primary state of assignment (EMT- Basic or equivalent) certification required. Certification and ability to provide care at that level in approved secondary state.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.
• Basic level ability navigating in Microsoft Windows and ability to accurately gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier.
• Must satisfy the requirements for and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.