As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

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Job Description

The role of Paramedic is an important position on our team which works with other staff in achieving high quality, patient centered care. This position requires the desire and ability to work with all types of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. The successful Paramedic also possesses the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of Medical Assistants, LPNs, Paramedics, and Radiologic Technologists. The Paramedic often collaborates with the Registration team, Provider team, and other departments to provide seamless, high quality care to our patients. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work calmly under stressful conditions within time constraints. This Paramedic must be willing to collaborate with team members from other locations to ensure consistency in the care given across locations. The Paramedic must be willing to travel to other Urgent Care sites in order to acquire training and provide coverage as needed. The Paramedic will be required to achieve patient satisfaction scores measured by surveys and reported monthly.

Education
High School Diploma or GED required

Certification & Licensures
EMT Paramedic for primary state required
EMT Paramedic for secondary state within 12 months of hire date or 10/01/2016, whichever is later preferred
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.

Qualifications
• Must be willing to work in all VH UC/OH/QC clinics
• Ability to be flexible with last minute assignments required
• Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.
• Ability to be cross-trained in all areas as designated by Urgent Care Center/Occupational Health Manager

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
10 A Emergency Medical

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• 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.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.