Paramedic Medical Transport Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic to deliver advanced life support and patient transport within Veterans Health Administration services.

Applicants must meet the Selective Placement Factors: active Paramedic license, BLS, ACLS, and a valid driver’s license; English proficiency for direct patient care is required. Certification within 18 months is expected where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Paramedic license.
• Must possess and maintain BLS certification.
• Must possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation of patients to medical facilities.
• Perform basic and advanced life support as needed during transport.
• Coordinate with dispatchers and healthcare providers using communications equipment.

Skills

EMS knowledge

Life support

Dispatch communications

Education

Two years graduate education

Master’s degree creditable

Tools

Communication equipment

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic to deliver advanced life support and patient transport within Veterans Health Administration services.

Applicants must meet the Selective Placement Factors: active Paramedic license, BLS, ACLS, and a valid driver’s license; English proficiency for direct patient care is required. Certification within 18 months is expected where applicable.