Paramedic - Lead EMS on 911 Calls (Richmond, VA)

American Medical Response; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 4,682,462 - 5,595,811; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Response (AMR) is seeking Paramedics in Richmond, VA, offering a pay range of $33.99–$40.62 per hour. You will provide advanced patient care, lead scenes, and drive on 911 calls, collaborating with health and safety personnel.

Qualifications include a State Paramedic License, State Driver’s License, and BLS/ACLS/NREMT-Paramedic certification; GED or high school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State Paramedic License required (NREMT-Paramedic preferred).
• State Driver’s License required.
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic certifications required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best action following Paramedic protocols.
• Use Paramedic skills with medical equipment to provide advanced care.
• Communicate with patients and families to inform and assure care.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate with health and safety personnel and fellow Paramedics.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image.

Skills

Paramedic license

Driver's license

Physical agility test

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

NREMT-Paramedic

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

American Medical Response (AMR) is seeking Paramedics in Richmond, VA, offering a pay range of $33.99–$40.62 per hour. You will provide advanced patient care, lead scenes, and drive on 911 calls, collaborating with health and safety personnel.

Qualifications include a State Paramedic License, State Driver’s License, and BLS/ACLS/NREMT-Paramedic certification; GED or high school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.