EMT-Basic - Westlake Transport - Flex or PRN

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transports patients in pre‑hospital settings as authorized by a physician.

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and providing cardiac and trauma support when necessary.
• Administering initial treatment at the emergency scene, assessing patient response, and adjusting care as needed.
• Gathering and analyzing information, using sound judgment with emotional topics, and managing difficult customer situations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performing EMT‑Basic procedures such as extrication of patients, defibrillation, and non‑invasive treatments.
• Administering medications and initiating basic level treatments.
• Observing, recording, and reporting patient condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians or command center personnel.
• Utilizing excellent communication skills with staff, peers, patients, and families in diverse situations.
• Keeping current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and new drugs, material, and equipment.
• Coordinating activities with external entities when needed and preparing required reports.
• Maintaining records for insurance billing, understanding covered and non‑covered charges for ambulance services, and following billing guidelines.
• Maintaining knowledge of state and federal laws, agency protocols, Carilion policies, and safety procedures.
• Maintaining continuing education requirements set by national, state, and Carilion standards.
• Transporting patients to hospitals and non‑hospital sites while observing safety guidelines.
• Maintaining an excellent driving record and operating the vehicle to the emergency scene.
• Managing cost efficiency, inventory, and reporting any vehicle malfunctions to the in‑house mechanic.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia.
• AHA BLS – HCP certification required.
• HAZMAT awareness and PHTLS or BTLS Basic certified within one year of hire date.
• Submission of a current driving record and meeting eligibility requirements.
• Completion of continuing education hours to meet recertification status as required by state and national standards.

$20.10 – $28.14 per hour, based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The range does not include benefits or pension plans.

Recruiter:
Jamie Ratliff
Email: jsratliff
For additional information, contact the HR Service Center at

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• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits.
• Employer‑funded pension plan, vested after five years (voluntary 403B).
• Paid Time Off accrued from day one.
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.

We value a well‑rounded benefits package to support your well‑being at work and beyond.