Paramedic - Nights in Harrisonburg, Virginia at Priority Patient Transport

Position Summary

We are seeking dependable and compassionate Paramedics to provide advanced life support and emergency medical care in a 24/7 operation. Paramedics work scheduled 10- to 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.

• Assess patients and provide advanced life support within the authorized scope of practice.

• Perform patient stabilization, cardiac monitoring, airway management, medication administration, IV/IO access, and other approved procedures.

• Determine appropriate treatment and transportation needs.

• Safely transport patients to hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

• Monitor and reassess patients throughout treatment and transport.

• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, receiving facilities, medical control, patients, and family members.

• Complete accurate and timely electronic patient-care reports.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

• Inspect and restock ambulances, medications, equipment, and supplies.

• Follow established clinical protocols, safety procedures, and infection-control standards.

• Operate emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Assist with station duties, training, quality-improvement activities, and other operational responsibilities.

• Maintain professional conduct during interactions with patients, healthcare personnel, public-safety partners, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state Paramedic certification or license.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Current PALS certification or ability to obtain it within the required period.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Ability to meet applicable background-screening and drug-testing requirements.

• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous ALS ambulance or emergency-response experience.

• Current National Registry Paramedic certification.

• Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.

• Additional certifications such as PHTLS, ITLS, or advanced airway training.

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

• Scheduled 10- to 12-hour shifts.

• Night shifts.

• The operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Weekend and holiday availability is required.

• Overtime and additional shifts may be available based on operational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work in confined spaces.

• Lift, move, and assist patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

• Safely enter, exit, and work inside an ambulance.

• Perform physically demanding duties during emergency and non-emergency responses.