Paramedic, VMT - Full Time

Valley Health; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (Zero Deductible)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program (Healthy U)

HSA/FSA options

Discounts for on-campus dining

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide safe, high-quality medical transportation up to ALS level under dispatch direction. You will work with Valley Medical Transport in Keyser, WV, ensuring patient care, timely communication, and adherence to policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, DOT medical certification, BLS, ACLS, PALS, EVOC, and EMT Paramedic credentials with progression to required states within timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's certificate required.
• BLS certification (AHA Healthcare Provider) required.
• EMT Paramedic certification from primary state and/or NREMT required.
• ACLS and PALS certs required (PALS within 6 months).
• EVOC or equivalent required (provided during orientation).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality medical transportation up to ALS level.
• Coordinate with dispatch center and Operations Manager for routing and priorities.
• Maintain compliant driving and patient care standards during transport.

Skills

Customer focus

Safe driving

Pharmacological calculations

Windows navigation

Accurate data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DOT Medical Examiner's certificate

BLS Certification

EMT Paramedic (primary state or NREMT)

EMT Paramedic (secondary state within 12 months)

ACLS

PALS

EVOC

Tools

EMR software

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

VMT-KEYSER - 507203

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Pay Range

$25.02 - $37.53

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.

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

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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.