Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Part Time - Per Diem

Valley Health System•Winchester, VA

About The Position

The EMT provides safe, high-quality, customer-focused medical transportation at the basic life support level to and from medical facilities. The role operates under the direction of Valley Medical Transport’s dispatch center and the Operations Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current EMT-Basic or equivalent EMS certification in the primary state of assignment.
Certification and ability to provide care at the required level in an approved secondary state; secondary-state EMT certification is required within 12 months of DOH or 10/1/16, whichever is later.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier; the license must be maintained.
American Heart Association CPR certification.
American Heart Association-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; new hires must hold the appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
DOT Medical Certificate and compliance with requirements for a DOT-equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Submit to periodic drug screenings as defined by applicable federal, state, and Valley Health policies and regulations.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.
Basic ability to navigate Microsoft Windows and accurately gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Must satisfy and maintain the requirements for a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide medical transportation to and from medical facilities at the basic life support level.
Deliver safe, high-quality, customer-focused care during transportation.
Accurately perform pharmacological calculations.
Gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Navigate Microsoft Windows at a basic level.