Paramedic - Located in 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

Paramedic – Full-Time Opportunity

Location: Richmond, VA

Pay: $33.99 – $40.62 per hour

We’re hiring Paramedics passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures, including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT‑Paramedic
• Driving record compliant with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably healthcare

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is part of Global Medical Response’s family of solutions. Our teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

Keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.