Paramedic (Medical Technician)

About the role

At DispatchHealth, our Paramedics play a critical role in redefining how acute care is delivered—bringing high-quality, hospital-level services directly to patients in their homes. If you’re a Paramedic who thrives under pressure, values autonomy, and is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact every shift.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient data, documenting accurately in EMR and company applications
• Facilitate physical exams using mobile technology
• Perform diagnostic tests and treatments as directed by the virtual provider and permitted by state law, including blood draws, EKGs, splinting, and basic wound care
• Specific duties may vary depending on state and local scope-of-practice regulations
• Perform indicated point-of-care lab testing
• Provide discharge instructions as directed by the provider
• Communicate with physicians and APPs via secure messaging and video using a company-provided mobile device
• Adhere to all medical protocols, guidelines, and legal regulations
• Maintain, clean, and restock equipment at the end of each shift
• Support visit completion and operational readiness through additional assigned duties
• Drive a DispatchHealth-branded vehicle to patient homes and manage daily supplies and equipment
• Don and doff PPE appropriately and maintain strict infection-prevention practices
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active Paramedic (EMT-P) certification
• Minimum 1 year of patient-facing clinical experience
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong customer service, communication, and technology skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a care team
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical and work requirements: Ability to drive and sit in a vehicle for extended periods (day and night), climb up to three flights of stairs while carrying equipment, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs, perform patient care in non-traditional or confined spaces, visual and auditory ability to perform point-of-care testing and patient assessment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced and dynamic environments

Benefits

• Average of 6–8 patient visits per shift
• Nights, weekends, and holidays included in scheduling rotation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and short-term disability
• Paid clinical training and ongoing development
• Company-provided vehicle, equipment, and mobile technology

Pay

Flexible 10-hour shifts (market-based)

Schedule

Nights, weekends, and holidays included in scheduling rotation