Paramedic - Days & Nights

Priority Patient Transport; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Patient Transport in Staunton, VA seeks dependable Paramedics to provide advanced life support and emergency medical care in a 24/7 operation. You will work scheduled 10- to 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, assess patients, perform life-saving procedures, and safely transport to hospitals. You will complete electronic reports, maintain HIPAA, and uphold infection-control standards in a dynamic,

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Stress management

Physical stamina

Education

Paramedic certification/license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Driver’s license

Tools

National Registry Paramedic

EVOC

PHTLS/ITLS

Advanced airway training

Job description

$30 - $34 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.