Paramedic

Paramedic

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.

Job Description

• Provide safe and high-quality medical transportation to and from medical facilities.
• Operate under the direction of Valley Medical Transport's dispatch center and the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 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.

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.