Paramedic - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health System • Keyser, WV

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About The Position

The Paramedic is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused medical transportation up to the advanced life support level to and from medical facilities, under the direction of Valley Medical Transport’s dispatch center and the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's certificate is required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• EMT Paramedic for primary state and/or National Registry or both is required.
• EMT Paramedic for primary state required by end of six-month orientation period.
• EMT Paramedic for secondary state within 6 months of hire date is required.
• VA EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required or must be obtained within 60 days. EVOC will be provided during orientation.
• Must satisfy the requirements for and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must satisfy the requirements for a DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, as well as submit to periodic drug screenings, as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies & regulations.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent is required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required within six months of employment.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Basic level ability navigating in Microsoft Windows and ability to accurately gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED