Paramedic - Emergency Department

UVA Health; Virginia; Sur place; USD 29 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification Support

Education Support

Résumé du poste

UVA Health, a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center, seeks dedicated Allied Health professionals to support clinical operations in Virginia. These roles deliver essential patient care, stabilize emergencies, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to enhance service delivery.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certification, and active licensure. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required; Advanced life support experience preferred.
• Licensure: Virginia Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic required. Paramedic preferred.
• Driver’s License and at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required; EVOC II+ within 90 days of hire.

Connaissances

Emergency medical training

Patient care

Communication

Safety protocols

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic Certification

AHA BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

EVOC Certification (90 days)

Description du poste

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.

Encompasses a range of roles focused on providing immediate care and response to medical emergencies, accidents, and life‑threatening situations. These jobs are critical in stabilizing patients, providing urgent medical care, and ensuring safe transport to healthcare facilities.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.

Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and/or may lead and training to lower-level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. May lead daily operation activities.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required. Advanced life support experience preferred.

Licensure: Virginia Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic required. Paramedic preferred. Valid Driver’s License (VADL) and at least 2 years of driving experience required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. ACLS required. PALS and Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Level II or higher required to operate a vehicle within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, climbing (ladder, steps) and driving. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $21.10 - $32.71 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.