What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Valley Health?
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 be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.