Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate / Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate / Paramedic

The Emergency Medical Technician field provider is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives.

The EMT-I or EMT-P lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. When operating as attendant-in-charge, the EMT-I or EMT-P provides direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT-I or EMT-P delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Time will be spent leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation.
• Gives direction to other crew members when operating as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues.
• Examines patients and reports findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.
• Delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
• Responsible for completing and recording all required reports or runs made by the crews.
• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations: company policies; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes
• Assuring that assigned vehicle is completely stocked and in good running order at the beginning of each shift, after every response, and at the end of each shift.
• Cleaning patient care compartment and vehicle in accordance with Company adopted infection control and maintenance guidelines.
• Maintaining office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
• Attending training sessions and orientations as required to maintain valid Virginia EMT Certification and requirements of the Company.
• Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supply the Human Resources Department with valid copies of all certifications and driver's license prior to their expiration date.
• Performing other related duties as required by management.

Experience & Skills:

• Current Virginia EMT-I or EMT-P Certification
• Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS/PEPP Certification
• Current EVOC Certification
• BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with no negative point
• Pass a criminal background check
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800b,c or d
• HAZMAT
• TIMS

To apply log onto the company's website, WWW.LifeCare94.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

License/Certification:

• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)
• EVOC Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)
• HealthCare Provider CPR (Preferred)
• VA EMT-P (Preferred)
• VA EMT-I (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Company's website:

• WWW.LifeCare94.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No