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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for paramedic basic in Virginia is $26.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Paramedic Basic vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectParamedic BasicEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CertificationsState-approved EMT-Basic certification, additional training for advanced skillsBasic EMT certification, foundational emergency medical training
Work EnvironmentAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes, community clinics
ResponsibilitiesBasic life support, patient assessment, CPR, oxygen therapyBasic life support, patient stabilization, transport

Paramedic Basics and EMTs both provide vital emergency medical services, but Paramedic Basics typically have more extensive training and responsibilities. EMTs focus on basic life support and patient transport, while Paramedic Basics can perform additional procedures. Both roles are essential in pre-hospital emergency care and often work together in the field.

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Infographic showing various Paramedic Basic job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% As Needed, 70% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,361 per year, or $26.1 per hour.
Paramedic - LGH/Part Time Variable Shifts

Paramedic - LGH/Part Time Variable Shifts

Centra Health

Lynchburg, VA

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Centra Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 118 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

558th of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Paramedic, under the direction of the Operational Medical Director, performs care appropriate to the patient population served and meets routine and life-threatening patient care needs. The Paramedic may be required to respond under routine or emergency conditions; assess the scene for hazards; triage multiple patients, especially in mass casualty situations; provide assessment, stabilization and treatment of life-threatening conditions utilizing skills within the Paramedic scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Operational Medical Director. The Paramedic will also provide routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance. 

Required Qualifications
    High School Diploma or GED
    Virginia Paramedic or EMT-Intermediate certification required
    American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support or recognized equivalent required for hire. AHA ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
    American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or recognized equivalent required for hire. AHA PALS is required within 6 months of hire.
    American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR required or recognized equivalent required for hire. AHA BLS is required within 6 months of hire.
    VAVRS or VDFP EVOC required. 
    Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment.  
    FEMA IS 100, 200, and 700


Preferred Qualifications
    Associate degree in healthcare or related field
    Previous pre-hospital EMS or transport experience 
    National registry paramedic.

Travel Required
Travel is expected to be between 10% and 25% of the time.  
 

Duties

  • Assesses nature and extent of illness / injury to establish and prioritize medical care.

  • Provides appropriate patient care interventions such skills may include but are not limited to basic life support needs, IV insertion, and fluid and medication administration, advanced airway techniques, cardiac rhythm interpretations and monitoring, pacing and defibrillation. 

  • Provides emergent care, routine and nonemergent care, and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance.

  • Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment. 

  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner.

  • Completes documentation and submits in a timely manner. 

  • Interacts and communicates information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization. 

  • Ability to recognize conflicts with personnel, patients, and other customers and to appropriately intervene. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

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