Paramedic

About the role

The Paramedic role is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating non‑emergency and/or emergency modalities as a rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives. The EMT‑P leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in a pre‑hospital or facility situation, providing direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues and delivering emergency medical care as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and participate in the delivery of basic and advanced life support in pre‑hospital or facility situations.
• Give direction to other crew members when operating as attendant‑in‑charge on patient care and medical issues.
• Examine patients and report findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.
• Deliver emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
• Complete and record all required reports or run documentation for the crew.
• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules, company policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is fully stocked and in good running order at the start of each shift, after every response, and at shift end.
• Clean the patient‑care compartment and vehicle following company infection‑control and maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain the office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lb (equally distributed) and 250 lb with assistance to a height of 33 in and a distance of 10 ft.
• Attend training sessions and orientations required to maintain a valid Virginia EMT certification and meet company requirements.
• Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and provide HR with current copies of certifications and driver’s license before expiration.
• Perform other related duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia EMT‑I or EMT‑P certification.
• Current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider issue).
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS/PEPP certification.
• Current EVOC certification.
• BTLS/ITLS or PHTLS certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with no negative points.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c HAZMAT training.