Emergency Medical Technician jobs in Virginia

Reporting to: 850 39th St Newport News, VA

Metro Health EMS is an innovative company. We specialize in emergency and non-emergency transports for nursing homes, hospital medical facilities and our Military Veterans.

We are currently one of the fastest expanding companies in the industry and searching for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)who are dependable, professional, courteous and willing employees to transport our local veterans to an from medical facilities. In addition, Metro Health EMS provides emergency and non-emergency services throughout the Northeast Ohio area.

Day hours shift available is 06:00 a.m. to 18:00 “get of work timely”.

Work Smart Not Hard. Average number of calls per shift 3 - 4.

Start Date: Immediate Job Openings 3 - 7 Business Days

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour for EMT

***************Give us a call at 1.844.937.6660 ext 711 or 722***************

Job Description

• Follows and stays up to date with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Operates Company vehicles in a safety manner, familiar with operating emergency vehicles and follows state traffic laws and regulatory requirements. Maintains driving record on and off duty in accordance with Safety, Health & Environmental policy, and procedures.
• Performs documented daily vehicle inspections to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; refill automotive fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate safety medical equipment, supplies are on board vehicle.
• Notifies immediate supervisor when vehicle deficiencies, equipment / supplies are missing or defective or mechanical failure to ambulance vehicle has occurred.
• Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside / outside, medical equipment is restocked, and fuel is topped off at the end of each shift.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment while transporting to and from medical appointments.
• Ability to understand patient medical condition while in care. Communicate effectively with medical professionals when transferring patients to respective medical care providers.
• Ability to communicate with dispatchers, facility staff members and other responders via phone or radio with regards to the status of patient, location, and estimated time of arrival throughout the workday.
• Responding to emergencies efficiently and promptly. Administering basic first aid and medical support and assessing the nature and extent of injuries/illnesses.
• Demonstrating a strong orientation towards teamwork and the ability to understand the importance of team coordinated efforts.
• Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Must have a valid state license
• Must have at least 6 months of experience
• Current CPR
• Must have EVOC or obtain it within 60 days of employeement
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with client and employees.

Day hours shift available is 06:00 a.m. to 18:00 “get of work timely”.

Work Smart Not Hard. Average number of calls per shift 3 - 4.

Start Date: Immediate Job Openings 3 - 7 Business Days

$19.00- $20.00 per hour for A-EMT

***************Give us a call at 1.844.937.6660 ext 711 or 722***************

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Advanced EMT Certification (Required)
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person