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This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, safe driving practices, and the ability to perform under pressure in both emergency and non-emergency transport settings.\n\nThe ideal candidate is reliable, calm in stressful situations, physically capable of assisting with patient movement, and committed to delivering quality patient care while maintaining professionalism with patients, families, healthcare facilities, dispatch, and team members.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive wages and full benefits for full-time employees\nEmployer-provided uniforms, including footwear\nIncentives toward EMT-related education and certifications\nContinuing Education hours to maintain certification\nSupportive team environment\nOpportunities for professional growth in EMS and medical transport\nMinimum Qualifications\nMust be at least 18 years of age\nMust have an approved driving record or be approved by insurance underwriters\nMust pass a criminal background check\nMust pass a 10-panel drug screening\nCurrent CPR certification required\nCurrent Virginia EMT-Basic certification required, or eligibility for reciprocity\nMust be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment\nPhysical and Functional Requirements\n\nThe EMT-Basic must demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively perform Basic Life Support duties in accordance with applicable EMS standards and protocols. This includes the ability to:\n\nCommunicate clearly in person, by phone, by radio, and through other communication systems\nHear and understand information from coworkers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, and emergency scene activity\nLift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds independently, or up to 250 pounds with assistance\nRead and understand written materials, including under stressful conditions\nAccurately document patient information in required formats\nDemonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills necessary for safe patient care\nBend, stoop, crawl, walk on uneven surfaces, and work in varied environments\nMeet minimum vision requirements to safely operate a motor vehicle\nKey Responsibilities\nReceive dispatch assignments, acknowledge calls, determine efficient routes, and operate vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and safety standards\nArrive safely at scenes or facilities and complete an initial scene size-up to determine safety, patient needs, and appropriate response\nUse appropriate precautions, including body substance isolation techniques, to protect patients, bystanders, and crew members\nAssess patients to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury\nProvide Basic Life Support care based on assessment findings, protocols, and medical direction\nPerform EMT-Basic skills, including airway management, ventilation, suctioning, CPR, and AED use\nProvide prehospital care for trauma, shock, bleeding, immobilization, splinting, and other patient needs\nAssist with medical emergencies involving cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, allergic, behavioral, childbirth, poisoning, and other conditions\nAssist patients with prescribed medications when appropriate, including nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto-injectors, and inhalers\nAdminister oxygen, oral glucose, and activated charcoal as permitted by protocol\nReassure patients, families, and bystanders through calm, confident, and professional care\nSafely lift, move, and secure patients for transport\nMonitor patients during transport and provide continued care as needed\nDetermine appropriate destination facilities based on patient condition, protocol, and direction\nCommunicate patient findings, treatment provided, and status updates to receiving facility staff\nComplete accurate verbal and written patient care reports\nDispose of contaminated materials and assist with vehicle decontamination as needed\nRestock supplies and ensure the ambulance is clean, fueled, and ready for service\nCheck medical equipment for readiness and complete required daily vehicle and equipment check-off forms\nAttend required continuing education, refresher training, and certification maintenance programs\nMaintain current CPR and EMT-Basic certifications and renew them prior to expiration\nReport to scheduled shifts on time, in proper uniform, and prepared for duty\nCommunicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, dispatch, patients, families, and healthcare facility staff\nRespond to transport requests promptly, safely, and efficiently\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, safe driving practices, and the ability to perform under pressure in both emergency and non-emergency transport settings.\n\nThe ideal candidate is reliable, calm in stressful situations, physically capable of assisting with patient movement, and committed to delivering quality patient care while maintaining professionalism with patients, families, healthcare facilities, dispatch, and team members.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive wages and full benefits for full-time employees\nEmployer-provided uniforms, including footwear\nIncentives toward EMT-related education and certifications\nContinuing Education hours to maintain certification\nSupportive team environment\nOpportunities for professional growth in EMS and medical transport\nMinimum Qualifications\nMust be at least 18 years of age\nMust have an approved driving record or be approved by insurance underwriters\nMust pass a criminal background check\nMust pass a 10-panel drug screening\nCurrent CPR certification required\nCurrent Virginia EMT-Basic certification required, or eligibility for reciprocity\nMust be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment\nPhysical and Functional Requirements\n\nThe EMT-Basic must demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively perform Basic Life Support duties in accordance with applicable EMS standards and protocols. 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