Paramedic - Full Time

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Transport in Winchester is seeking a Paramedic to provide safe, high-quality medical transportation up to Advanced Life Support. You will operate under the dispatch center and the Operations Manager, ensuring timely, accurate patient care and documentation.

Required credentials include a valid driver’s license, BLS, EVOC, ACLS, PALS within six to twelve months, and EMT Paramedic certification either state or National Registry. DOT medical certification is also required.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT-Paramedic certification (state or National Registry) required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's certificate required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred or required within specified period.
• EVOC or equivalent required within orientation period.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and pass drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality medical transportation up to the advanced life support level.
• Operate under the dispatch center and Operations Manager guidance.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and complete required data entry into the EMR.

Skills

Pharmacological calculations

Data entry into EMR

Driving record acceptable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT Paramedic certification (state or National Registry)

EVOC or approved equivalent

ACLS certification or equivalent

PALS certification or equivalent within six months

DOT Medical Examiner's certificate

BLS Certification (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Department VMT-WINCHESTER - 507201 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $25.02 - $37.53

Job Description

The Paramedic is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused medical transportation up to the advanced life support level to and from medical facilities, under the direction of Valley Medical Transport’s dispatch center and the Operations Manager.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Certification & Licensures

• Valid driver's license is required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's certificate is required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• EMT Paramedic for primary state and/or National Registry or both is required.
• EMT Paramedic for primary state required by end of six-month orientation period.
• EMT Paramedic for secondary state within 12 months of hire date is required.
• VA EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required or must be obtained within 60 days. EVOC will be provided during orientation.
• Must satisfy the requirements for and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must satisfy the requirements for a DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, as well as submit to periodic drug screenings, as defined by applicable federal, state, & VH policies & regulations.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent is required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Basic level ability navigating in Microsoft Windows and ability to accurately gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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