Paramedic , Emergency Department, Full-Time. Flexible Shift

Emergency medicine demands professionals who can think critically, adapt quickly, and provide exceptional care when patients need it most. As an Emergency Department Technician at UVA Health , you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care within one of the hospital's most dynamic and high-acuity clinical environments.

This role offers the opportunity to utilize your EMT training in a hospital-based emergency setting while working alongside physicians, nurses, residents, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. As an Emergency Department Technician, you will be an integral member of a highly collaborative care team serving a diverse patient population across a fast-paced Emergency Department. This is a 100% patient-facing position where no two days are alike, and every shift presents opportunities to learn, contribute, and positively impact patient outcomes.

Support patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs

• Participate in trauma activations and emergency response workflows
• Assist with patient movement and overall department operations
• Emergency Department Technicians rotate through multiple areas of the department, including trauma care areas, triage support, behavioral health environments, and patient flow operations. Full-time team members typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for meaningful work-life balance while remaining fully immersed in emergency medicine.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health , you'll have the opportunity to practice within one of the nation's leading academic health systems while working alongside some of healthcare's most talented clinicians, educators, and researchers.

For Emergency Department Technicians, this role offers a unique clinical experience that extends well beyond traditional EMT practice. The department values technicians as critical contributors to patient care and provides opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills while participating in the care of patients across the full spectrum of emergency medicine.

Why candidates choose UVA Health

• Expanded hospital-based EMT scope of practice , including IV placement, specimen collection, procedural support, and advanced patient care responsibilities
• Exposure to trauma care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and critical care populations
• Direct collaboration with physicians, nurses, residents, respiratory therapists, social workers, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary professionals
• Exceptional mentorship and coaching from experienced clinical leaders and healthcare providers
• Leadership committed to employee success, professional development, and staff wellbeing
• Strong opportunities for skill development that support future careers in nursing, medicine, physician assistant studies, paramedicine, and other healthcare professions
• The Emergency Department is actively investing in its future through expanded leadership support, additional educational resources, and continued focus on workforce development. This commitment creates an outstanding opportunity for EMTs seeking both immediate clinical impact and long-term career growth.

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: No experience required

American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Graduate of a certified nursing program
• P atient C are T echnician Certification , preferred National Center of Competency Testing
• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic

Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia

The pay range for this role is $16.07 - $24.36 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only) . Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; 100lbs (Home Health Aide only) . May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.