Paramedic

Company: Valley Health
Location: Winchester
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe 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.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredCertification & LicensuresValid driver's license requiredDOT Medical Examiner's certificate RequiredBLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart --Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *EMT Paramedic for primary state and/or National Registry or both requiredEMT Paramedic for secondary state within 6 months of hire date requiredVA EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent must be obtained required or must be obtained within 60 daysMust 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.QualificationsMust 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 ClassificationNon-exemptPhysical Demands10 A Emergency MedicalBenefitsAt 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 PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley 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 .

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