Paramedic

Paramedic

Job Description:

• Responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused medical transportation up to the advanced life support level to and from medical facilities.
• Operate 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 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
• 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

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

Physical Demands:

• 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.