Paramedic Jobs in Virginia

A Paramedic in the med tech industry is a professional who provides advanced medical and trauma care in emergency situations. Their tasks involve assessing patient's condition, administering appropriate medical procedures and medications, transporting patients to medical facilities, and providing reports or documentation. Paramedics utilize Med Tech equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous fluids to provide life-saving care to patients. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and maintain a clean, safe, and operational ambulance environment.

Important qualities for a Paramedic include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have a thorough knowledge of medical procedures and equipment operation. The most common certification required is the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification, which ensures competency in the field. Before becoming a Paramedic, an individual may hold positions such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a Firefighter, or a Registered Nurse (RN). These roles provide the necessary experience in emergency medical services and patient care needed to succeed as a Paramedic.

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ED Medic - VA Paramedic/PRN Variable Hours

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 6 hours ago

AHA BLS CPR Completion PREFERRED: Relevant patient care experience One year as paramedic National Registry - Paramedic JOB INFO Job Identification 18034 Job Category Clinical Technician Posting Date...

ALS Paramedic MedStar Transport

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 2 days ago

Required Health Services\ACLS Required BLS - Basic Life Support Required Health Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification within 180...

Critical Care Paramedic: Flight and Ground

  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification required PHTLS within 180 Days required or Health Services \ Transport Prof Adv Trauma...

Advanced Life Support Technician

  • Fort Eustis, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Eustis, VA
  • 4 days ago

advanced life support procedures....

Paramedic (Per Diem)

  • VA
  • 9 days ago
  • VA
  • 9 days ago

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required within six months of employment. * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification...

Paramedics

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 9 days ago

Paramedics LOCATION Roanoke, VA No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $20.10 - $28.14 / hr ID OR29-2745966 POSTED Jun 19, 2025 Top Client in need of Paramedic The Paramedic administers life support care...

Paramedic

  • Highland Springs, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Highland Springs, VA
  • 9 days ago

Minimum Required Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age State Paramedic or NREMT-P certification State Driver's License BLS, ACLS Driving record in compliance with company policy Pass Physical...

Life Support Technician/ U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, Commun

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10 days ago

Life Support Technician/ U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, Commun People, Technology and Processes LLC View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Virginia Beach,...

Paramedic - Giles Transport - Flex or PRN

  • Pearisburg, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pearisburg, VA
  • 11 days ago

If you want to learn more about being a Paramedic at Carilion or read testimonials from current Paramedics, please watch this VIDEO....

Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

Your skills and experience Education Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school or naturopathic medical training program If graduation is from a foreign...

Paramedic-Full Time Evenings/Nights

  • Stafford, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 12 days ago

Performs venipuncture and starts IVs. Phlebotomy and specimen collection with proper labeling/transporting of specimens. Applying cardiac monitor where appropriate; performs 12-lead EKG....

ED Medic - LGH Emergency Room Paramedic/Full Time 7a-7p

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 days ago

Must be certified as a Paramedic in the Commonwealth of Virginia....

Travel Emergency Medical Services Paramedic - $1,594 per week

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 days ago

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Paramedic for a travel job in Lynchburg, Virginia....

PSS/Paramedic (PSS/PARA) (P) WPS III, Israel WPS Protection/Guard

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 16 days ago

US Passport and US State Driver's License required Military discharge must be Honorable Must possess current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as a Paramedic (NREMT-P)...

Paramedic - Giles EMS/Transport - Flex or PRN

  • Pearisburg, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Pearisburg, VA
  • 16 days ago

If you want to learn more about being a Paramedic at Carilion or read testimonials from current Paramedics, please watch this VIDEO....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Paramedics in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.8%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.5%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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