Emergency Room EMT-Technician - Roanoke Memorial Hospital - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke, Virginia, Seattle (VA, MN, WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated EMT professionals to join their team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will hold an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic certification and possess a strong commitment to patient welfare. Join a mission-driven health system that values innovation and collaboration, making a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic.
• Continuing education hours required for re-certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and comfort care for patients.
• Perform diagnostic tasks and maintain a safe environment.
• Transport patients within the hospital safely.

Skills

Patient Care

EMT-Advanced Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Transport Medical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Paramedic Studies

Job description

Workplace: Onsite

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Note: EMT-Basics do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants must be certified as an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic.

Under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing delegation and supervision guidelines, assists with various direct and indirect patient care activities. These include:

1. Assistance with activities of daily living, comfort care, and nutritional support.
2. Performance of selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures as directed.
3. Indirect patient care activities such as maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and data collection pertinent to the patient population.
4. Transporting patients within the hospital while observing safety guidelines. Maintains advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities.

What We Require:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical program in paramedic studies is preferred.

Experience: One year of EMT-A, EMT-I, or Paramedic experience is preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified in the State of Virginia as an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic (required) and maintains National Registered status (preferred). AHA BLS - HCP and ACLS are required. PALS, HazMat Awareness, NRP, and PHTLS or BTLS are required within one year from the date of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re-certification standards as required by State and National regulations.

About Carilion

Carilion Clinic is an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. It is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. Our team is always learning, never discouraged, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., we operate award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, a Level 3 NICU, the Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Join us to make your own path, make new discoveries, and most importantly, make a difference. In a place where the air is clean, people are kind, and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Jamie S Ratliff
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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