AMBULANCE ATTENDANT - BLS-PRN
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
 United States, Virginia, Manassas | |
 Nov 23, 2024 | |
|
Ambulance Attendant - BLS Job Code: NU5030 This position will be located at Prince William Medical Center ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Nonexempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY Performs and or assists in transporting of patients of all ages from UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper to other health care facilities, nursing care facilities or residence with qualified personnel as mandated by the patient's condition. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Experience: 1 year of related work experience. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: EMT-Basic. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC). Valid Driver's License - must produce acceptable DMV driving record. AHA BLS. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must remain calm and organized in emergent situations. Must be available for rotating shifts as required. Must have keen sense of responsibility, ability to make decisions, and work independently. Must have good judgment. Must have basic computer knowledge. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to interact effectively with the public. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Must be available to work six shifts per six week schedule to include at least two weekend shifts. Must be available to work two Holidays annually. Holidays covered by this policy, include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. One of the holidays scheduled must be an end of year holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day). PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 10A, Emergency Medical Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. | |