Paramedic

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PARAMEDICS Wanted

Salem, Roanoke, Christiansburg, and Surrounding areas

***************Please note there is only ONE office location: SALEM, VA.*****************

Looking for Paramedic who are available to work 24 hr shift on 48 off. WSHA/Metro Health is looking for(Immediates or Paramedics), must have ACLS, and PALS who would like to work a 24 on 48 off shirt in our Salem VA office. Western-Star offer incentive for those who are traveling beyond 30-miles. WSHA/Metro Health provides emergency and non-transfers. If you have any additional questions please contact us via email at Or call ext. 700 ask for Taylor. (This ad is for Immediate and Paramedics only) We also have Part-time and Full-time available for 12-hour shifts.

Rate of Pay: The Paramedic $25- $27 per hour(depending upon experience and availability). Metro Health EMS offers health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance to our full-time members.

***************Please note there is only ONE office location: SALEM, VA.*****************

MEDICS ONLY CAN WORK 12 HR, 24 HR SHIFTS

Work smart not hard average number of trips per day per truck is 3 calls per shift.

Hours of operation for this position are Monday through Friday 06:00 a.m. to 18:00. Serious replies only. Must be able to ride on a truck as needed to support our mission on transport. Must have EVOC or obtain it within 30 days of employment. Our business is hospital-to-hospital transfers, hospital discharges, and routine doctor's appointments. You may call for serious inquiries only at extension 711.

***************Please note there is only ONE office location: SALEM, VA.*****************

Start Date: Immediate Job Openings 3 - 7 Business Days

$ $27.00 per hour for Paramedic

***************************Give us a call at ext 711***************************

Job Description

• Follows and stays up to date with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Operates Company vehicles in a safety manner, familiar with operating emergency vehicles and follows state traffic laws and regulatory requirements. Maintains driving record on and off duty in accordance with Safety, Health & Environmental policy, and procedures.
• Performs documented daily vehicle inspections to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; refill automotive fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate safety medical equipment, supplies are on board vehicle.
• Notifies immediate supervisor when vehicle deficiencies, equipment / supplies are missing or defective or mechanical failure to ambulance vehicle has occurred.
• Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside / outside, medical equipment is restocked, and fuel is topped off at the end of each shift.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment while transporting to and from medical appointments.
• Ability to understand patient medical condition while in care. Communicate effectively with medical professionals when transferring patients to respective medical care providers.
• Ability to communicate with dispatchers, facility staff members and other responders via phone or radio with regards to the status of patient, location, and estimated time of arrival throughout the workday.
• Responding to emergencies efficiently and promptly. Administering basic first aid and medical support and assessing the nature and extent of injuries/illnesses.
• Demonstrating a strong orientation towards teamwork and the ability to understand the importance of team coordinated efforts.
• Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $54,000