What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician || Chesapeake, VA 23321 position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is seeking Emergency Medical Technicians to join a team in Chesapeake, VA 23321. This position is ideal for a dynamic healthcare professional with a strong background in first aid, emergency medical response, and workplace wellness.
Job Description:
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for providing immediate medical care and safe transport to individuals experiencing medical emergencies or traumatic injuries. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering basic life support, and ensuring timely communication with healthcare facilities. EMTs work collaboratively with emergency responders while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first aid support for occupational and non-occupational injuries.
- Minimize injury risk through education and proactive engagement with associates.
- Maintain and document all medical records of care provided.
- Oversee the workers' compensation program and manage return-to-work processes.
- Submit daily activity logs and end-of-shift reports.
- Engage with associates on the operations floor, providing coaching on safe work habits and at-risk behaviors.
- Maintain a clean medical environment and ensure medical supplies are well-stocked.
- Participate in First Aid, CPR, and AED training and maintain certifications.
- Assist with drug testing protocols and emergency care delivery.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- One of the following:
- EMT or Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health or NREMT.
- Six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic, Field Medic, or similar.
- Active Athletic Trainer Certification from BOC or state certification.
Preferred:
- Certified to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with industrial wellness programs, musculoskeletal disorders, and ergonomics.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Workers' Compensation procedures.
- Skilled in digital record keeping.
Information:
- Location: Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Contract: 6 Months with possible extension
- Training Schedule: 4 weeks
- Shift Schedule: Sunday- Wednesday 07pm-0530am
OR
Tuesday- Friday 07pm-0530am (This shift will have weekend shift on needs basis.) - Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hour (*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Location in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
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Salary : $30 - $35