Paramedic - Per Diem

Meritus Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 34,467 - 51,701; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Job summary

Meritus Health is hiring a Paramedic for their Winchester department. The role involves providing safe, high-quality emergency medical transportation under the guidance of Valley Medical Transport’s dispatch and Operations Manager.

Candidates must hold several certifications, including BLS and ACLS, and have a High School Diploma. This position offers various benefits, including a zero-deductible health plan, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance.
• Capability to perform pharmacological calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical transportation up to advanced life support level.
• Work under the direction of dispatch center and Operations Manager.

Skills

Data entry

Pharmacological calculations

Microsoft Windows navigation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Department

VMT-WINCHESTER - 507201

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Pay Range

$25.02 - $37.53

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, and 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.