Paramedic - Days & Nights

Priority Patient Transport; Staunton (VA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Priority Patient Transport in Staunton, VA seeks dependable Paramedics to provide advanced life support and emergency care in a 24/7 operation. Shifts are 10–12 hours with days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll respond to calls, assess patients, and transport to facilities while maintaining HIPAA compliance and thorough documentation. Minimum qualifications include state Paramedic certification, BLS/ACLS, and PALS (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification or state license is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current.
• PALS certification or ability to obtain within required period.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to undergo background and drug testing.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.

Responsabilités

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.
• Assess patients and provide advanced life support within scope.
• Stabilize patient, monitor heart, manage airway, meds, IV/IO as allowed.
• Determine appropriate treatment and transportation needs.
• Transport patients to hospitals and facilities safely.
• Monitor and reassess patients during treatment and transport.
• Communicate with dispatchers, facilities, medical control, patients, families.
• Complete accurate electronic patient-care reports promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Inspect and restock ambulances, meds, equipment, supplies.
• Follow clinical protocols, safety procedures, infection-control standards.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely per laws and policies.
• Assist with station duties, training, quality improvements, and operations.
• Maintain professional conduct with patients, healthcare personnel, public safety partners.

Connaissances

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Formation

Paramedic certification/licensure (state)

BLS & ACLS certifications

PALS certification or ability to obtain

Valid driver's license w/ acceptable record

Background-screening & drug-testing ability

Ability to perform physical duties

Description du poste

$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.