Job Description
Department
VMT-WINCHESTER - 507201
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Pay Grade
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 required
Certification & Licensures
Valid driver's license required
DOT Medical Examiner's certificate Required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ˜Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *
EMT Paramedic for primary state and/or National Registry or both required
EMT Paramedic for secondary state within 6 months of hire date required
VA EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent must be obtained required or must be obtained within 60 days
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.
EMT Paramedic for primary state required by end of six month orientation period.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required within six months of employment. * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
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.
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
10 A Emergency Medical
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 .
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
* Paramedic License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work,