Paramedic

Priority Ondemand; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: Day shift $15,000

Sign-on bonus: Night shift $25,000

Job summary

Priority Ondemand in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking an Experienced Paramedic to provide leadership in patient care during non-emergency and emergency transports. The role directs crews, performs advanced life support, and ensures patient care aligns with protocols.

The position offers two sign-on bonuses: $15,000 for day shifts and $25,000 for night shifts with a 2-year full-time commitment. Virginia EMT-P/EMT-I, CPR, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, EVOC are required.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P Certification.
• Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Current PALS/PEPP Certification.
• Current EVOC Certification.
• FEMAICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c.
• License valid with no negative points; background check required.
• BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and participate in delivering basic and advanced life support.
• Provide direction to crew when acting as attendant-in-charge on patient care.
• Examine patients and report findings to medical staff or physicians.
• Deliver emergency medical care per protocols and medical control.
• Complete and record all required reports or runs by crews.
• Operate ambulances safely per company policies and laws.

Skills

EMT Certification

CPR

ACLS

PALS/PEPP

EVOC

BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS

Driver's License

Criminal background check

FEMA ICS 100/200/700/800c

HAZMAT

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Position Type: Lifecare Medical Transports

Job Category: Paramedic / CC Paramedic

$15,000 sign on bonus for Day shift position with 2-year Full-Time employment commitment

$25,000 sign on bonus for Night shift position with 2-year Full-Time employment commitment

The Paramedic role is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives. The EMT-P lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. When operating as attendant-in-charge, EMT-P provides direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT-P 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 and advanced 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.
• Responsible for completing and recording all required reports or runs made by the crews.
• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations: company policies; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes.
• 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.
• Maintaining office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P Certification
• Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS/PEPP Certification
• Current EVOC Certification
• BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with no negative point
• Pass a criminal background check
• FEMAICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c
• HAZMAT