Ambulance Attendant-BLS
About The Position
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. Performs and or assists in transporting of patients of all ages from UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper to other health care facilities, nursing care facilities or residence with qualified personnel as mandated by the patient's condition. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 1 year of related work experience preferred.
- Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
- EMT-Basic.
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).
- Valid Driver's License - must produce acceptable DMV driving record.
- AHA BLS.
- Must remain calm and organized in emergent situations.
- Must be available for rotating shifts as required.
- Must have keen sense of responsibility, ability to make decisions, and work independently.
- Must have good judgment.
- Must have basic computer knowledge.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to interact effectively with the public.
- Must be available to work six shifts per six week schedule to include at least two weekend shifts.
- Must be available to work two Holidays annually. Holidays covered by this policy, include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. One of the holidays scheduled must be an end of year holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day).
Nice To Haves
- N/A
- Must be available to work six shifts per six week schedule to include at least two weekend shifts.
- Must be available to work two Holidays annually. Holidays covered by this policy, include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. One of the holidays scheduled must be an end of year holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day).
Responsibilities
- Performs and or assists in transporting of patients of all ages from UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper to other health care facilities, nursing care facilities or residence with qualified personnel as mandated by the patient's condition.
- The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
