EMT-Basic - Lexington Transport - Flex or PRN

CP09 Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation LLC; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Access to health and wellness app

Discounts on childcare

Job summary

CP09 Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation LLC is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide essential life support and patient transport. The role involves responding to emergencies and administering care as directed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be certified as an EMT in Virginia, with ongoing education requirements. The position offers comprehensive medical and dental benefits, a pension plan, paid time off, and fitness incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia.
• AHA BLS – HCP certification is required.
• Ability to maintain continuing education hours for re-certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic life support care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting.
• Transports patients observing safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic life support care

Patient transport

Emergency response

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Tools

AHA BLS – HCP certification

HAZMAT Awareness certification

Job description

Employment Status: Variable / Flex Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)

Facility: 431 McClanahan St SW - Roanoke

Requisition Number: R159559

Job Responsibilities

• The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre‑hospital settings as authorized and directed by physician.
• Performs a variety of skills related to acute and non‑acute settings in ground transport.
• Responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed.
• Gathers and analyzes information and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Manages difficult customer situations and maintains confidentiality.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
• Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, defibrillation, and other non‑invasive treatments.
• Administers medications and initiates treatments at the basic level.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center personnel, patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material, and equipment.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.
• Coordinates activities with external entities if needed.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
• Obtains all information needed for insurance billings of patients and has knowledge of covered and non‑covered charges as they pertain to ambulance services, and insurance guidelines.
• Writes clearly and presents numerical data/patient reports effectively and on time.
• Maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.
• Checks daily units assigned, clean and stocks, and reports any malfunctions to the in‑house mechanic.
• Maintains cost efficiency in supplies and uses resources appropriately.
• Transports patients to hospital and non‑hospital sites observing safety guidelines.
• Maintains basic transport medical knowledge and abilities.
• Maintains an excellent driving record and may operate vehicle to emergency scene.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal laws, and follows agency protocols, Carilion Policies and Procedures regarding safety and patient care.
• Maintains continuing education requirements by National, State, and Carilion standards.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure, certification, and/or registration:
  • Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia.
  • AHA BLS – HCP required.
  • HAZMAT Awareness and PHTLS or BTLS Basic required within one year of hire date.
• All driving positions require a copy of current driving record and meeting eligibility requirements.
• Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re‑certification status as required by State (National) standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.