Paramedic - Pediatric Emergency Department - Rotating

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond seeks an ED Technician II under physician supervision to provide direct and indirect patient care, assist with activities of daily living, comfort and nutrition, and support diagnostic procedures. This role requires Virginia EMT-Paramedic licensure and ACLS certification, with a completed accredited EMT-P course and 1 year of pre-hospital experience preferred.

Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia.
• AHA ACLS Certification.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic course.
• 1 year of active pre-hospital service (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, comfort care, and nutritional support.
• Perform and assist with direct and indirect patient care tasks under physician direction.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage supplies and equipment.
• Data collection relevant to the patient population.
• Work under SOPs and protocols with RN and physicians.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic

Patient care

ACLS

Safety protocols

Education

EMT-Paramedic training

Tools

NAEMT PHTLS

Job description

**$2,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

Under the supervision of a licensed physician medical director and a manager, the ED Technician II performs and assists with a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. These include assistance with activities of daily living, comfort care and nutritional support, and performance of selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures as directed. Indirect patient care activities include maintaining a clean safe environment, ensuring adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and data collection as pertinent to the patient population.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia
• AHA ACLS Certification

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current EMT-P/Paramedic certification/licensure in Virginia
• AHA ACLS Certification
• AHA PALS Certification or equivalent within 90 days of hiring
• NAEMT PHTLS, ACS ATLS orequivalent preferred

Experience REQUIRED:

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care within the scope of practice of an AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, Paramedic – or MMAC Qualified Combat Medic/68W, Corpsman or Medical Technician/4NOX.

Experience PREFERRED

• 1 year of active pre-hospital service
• Previous hazardous materials experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

Successful completion of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic course.

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:

May function independently under protocols approved by VCUHS Medical Director and hospital and departmental policy/procedure. Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital and unit policy/procedure. Functions under departmental Standards of Practice (SOP) in the communications room and in the role of patient transport in collaboration with RN and Physician colleagues. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Works all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:

N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 50 100 lbs. Other: exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Rotating

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