Paramedic - Days & Nights

Priority Patient Transport; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking Paramedics to provide advanced life support and emergency medical care in a 24/7 operation in Harrisonburg, VA. Shifts span 10–12 hours and include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will respond to calls, assess patients, administer ALS care, and transport to facilities, while documenting care and adhering to HIPAA and safety protocols. Current Paramedic certification, BLS/ACLS, and PALS are required or obtainable promptly.

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic certification/licensure is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• PALS certification or ability to obtain it within the required period.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.
• Assess patients and provide advanced life support.
• Safely transport patients to hospitals and other facilities.
• Complete accurate electronic patient-care reports.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Education

Paramedic certification/licensure

BLS & ACLS

PALS certification or ability

Job description

$30 - $35 an hour

Position Summary

We are seeking dependable and compassionate Paramedics to provide advanced life support and emergency medical care in a 24/7 operation. Paramedics work scheduled 10- to 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.

• Assess patients and provide advanced life support within the authorized scope of practice.

• Perform patient stabilization, cardiac monitoring, airway management, medication administration, IV/IO access, and other approved procedures.

• Determine appropriate treatment and transportation needs.

• Safely transport patients to hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

• Monitor and reassess patients throughout treatment and transport.

• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, receiving facilities, medical control, patients, and family members.

• Complete accurate and timely electronic patient-care reports.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

• Inspect and restock ambulances, medications, equipment, and supplies.

• Follow established clinical protocols, safety procedures, and infection-control standards.

• Operate emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Assist with station duties, training, quality-improvement activities, and other operational responsibilities.

• Maintain professional conduct during interactions with patients, healthcare personnel, public-safety partners, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state Paramedic certification or license.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Current PALS certification or ability to obtain it within the required period.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Ability to meet applicable background-screening and drug-testing requirements.

• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous ALS ambulance or emergency-response experience.

• Current National Registry Paramedic certification.

• Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.

• Additional certifications such as PHTLS, ITLS, or advanced airway training.

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

• Scheduled 10- to 12-hour shifts.

• Day and night shifts.

• The operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Weekend and holiday availability is required.

• Overtime and additional shifts may be available based on operational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work in confined spaces.

• Lift, move, and assist patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

• Safely enter, exit, and work inside an ambulance.

• Perform physically demanding duties during emergency and non-emergency responses.