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Paramedic roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Some advanced-practice paramedics with specialized credentials may meet EB-2 criteria. Sponsorship typically requires a full-time offer from a hospital system, fire district, or private EMS provider willing to file.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Provides safe and timely ground or helicopter transport of patients, while providing basic and critical care life support. Assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to critical patients.
Job Duties
- Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
- Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
- Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
- Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
- Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
- Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
- Handles respiratory management such as intubation and ventilation, EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, code management, and pain management.
- Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
- Follows Network/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years Paramedic experience
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification within 2 Years or
- CCP-C - Certified Critical Care Paramedic - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification within 2 Years
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Heart Association within 2 Years
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation Upon Hire
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Center Valley- Oakhurst Drive
3950 Oakhurst Dr, 18034-9705, Center Valley, United States
Paramedic - Critical Care Transport
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Provides safe and timely ground or helicopter transport of patients, while providing basic and critical care life support. Assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to critical patients.
Job Duties
- Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
- Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
- Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
- Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
- Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
- Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
- Handles respiratory management such as intubation and ventilation, EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, code management, and pain management.
- Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
- Follows Network/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years Paramedic experience
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification within 2 Years or
- CCP-C - Certified Critical Care Paramedic - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification within 2 Years
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Heart Association within 2 Years
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation Upon Hire
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Center Valley- Oakhurst Drive
3950 Oakhurst Dr, 18034-9705, Center Valley, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Paramedic
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Foreign paramedic certifications must be evaluated against the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians standard. Get a formal credential evaluation early, USCIS and PERM reviewers will scrutinize whether your training meets U.S. state licensure requirements for the role.
Target hospital-based EMS systems specifically
Hospital-owned ambulance services and integrated health systems sponsor green cards far more often than municipal fire departments, which face civil-service hiring rules that block PERM filings. Focus your search on health systems with in-house transport divisions.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter by Paramedic roles and EB-3 sponsorship history using Migrate Mate to surface employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation before, rather than cold-applying to systems with no sponsorship track record.
Confirm state licensure before the employer files
PERM job descriptions must list the licensure requirements your state mandates for paramedics. If you haven't obtained your state EMS license before the filing, DOL can reject the application on the grounds that you don't meet the stated minimum requirements.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for the Paramedic SOC code in their metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers so you enter salary negotiations knowing the floor.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country under EB-3, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off your wait. Confirm this timing with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting an offer.
Green Card Paramedic: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a paramedic job qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Paramedic positions qualify as skilled worker roles under EB-3 when the employer can document that no qualified U.S. workers are available through the PERM labor certification process. The employer must advertise the position, document the recruitment, and file with DOL before submitting the I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for paramedics?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult for most paramedic positions. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status. The process is longer, typically two to four years total, but the outcome is a green card, not a renewable temporary visa.
Which types of EMS employers are most likely to sponsor paramedics for a green card?
Hospital-owned EMS divisions and large private ambulance companies are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for immigration filings. Municipal fire departments and county EMS agencies rarely sponsor because civil-service rules require open competitive hiring processes that conflict with PERM's structured recruitment requirements.
How do I find paramedic employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Search Migrate Mate to filter paramedic and emergency medical services roles by employers with verified EB-3 PERM filing history. This surfaces health systems and EMS companies that have successfully completed sponsorships before, which is a strong signal they'll sponsor again rather than treating your request as an unprecedented ask.
Does my foreign paramedic certification count toward EB-3 eligibility?
It can, but it must be formally evaluated against U.S. equivalency standards. PERM applications list specific education and training requirements, and USCIS will assess whether your foreign credentials meet them. A credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, combined with your state EMS licensure, is typically what satisfies both the DOL and USCIS review.