AMBULANCE ATTENDANT - BLS-PRN

UVA Community Health • Culpeper, VA

7d

About The Position

The Ambulance Attendant performs and/or assists with transporting patients of all ages from UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper to other healthcare facilities, nursing care facilities, or residences, with qualified personnel as mandated by the patient’s condition. The role may include additional duties as assigned. The position is PRN, with variable scheduling, and is classified as non-exempt.

The attendant must remain calm and organized in emergent situations, exercise sound judgment and responsibility, make decisions, and work independently. The position requires effective English communication, basic computer knowledge, and effective interaction with the public. The attendant must be available for rotating shifts and must work six shifts per six-week schedule, including at least two weekend shifts, and two holidays annually, including at least one end-of-year holiday.

The role has medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and the ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe handling equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds. Safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required for infection prevention. On-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. Base compensation is $25.41 per hour; this rate excludes applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives available to eligible positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• EMT-Basic licensure.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable DMV driving record.
• AHA BLS.
• Remain calm and organized in emergent situations; demonstrate responsibility, sound judgment, decision-making ability, and ability to work independently.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and interact effectively with the public.
• Availability for rotating shifts, six shifts per six-week schedule including at least two weekend shifts, and two holidays annually, with at least one holiday being Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day.
• Ability to meet medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist in transporting patients of all ages from UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper to other healthcare facilities, nursing care facilities, or residences, with qualified personnel as mandated by the patient’s condition.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED