Paramedic - Per Diem

Department VMT-WINCHESTER - 507201 Worker Sub Type Per Diem Work Shift 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 have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier. Must be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations. Benefits 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. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley Health System