Emergency Vehicle Operator / EMT Transport

About the Job Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? Join our ground transport team in Clinton, Maryland as an Emergency Vehicle Operator/EMT where you'll medically transport patients to other medical/hospital facilities working closely with Paramedics and Critical Care nurses. MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career! We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. MedStar Health uses top of the line equipment, including power loaders so our EMTs don't have to do the heavy lifting! Now offering a limited-time $8,000 Sign-on Bonus $3,000 after successful completion of orientation and probation; $2,500 after 12 months; $2,500 after 18 months. Shifts 40 hours/week working 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM, 8AM-8PM, 8PM-8AM, 11AM-11PM) with three shifts one week and four shifts the next, rotating between day and night shifts and including every other weekend. Self-scheduling available. Location Report in/out of Clinton, MD (by MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center) or Baltimore, MD (by MedStar Harbor Hospital). Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or Equivalent NREMT certification required Current NREMT and State EMT for MD and DC (or ability to obtain DC within 30 days after hire) Valid Driver's License BLS Certification EVOC certification Current valid BLS Primary Responsibilities Safely and efficiently operate ground ambulance while obeying driving laws Inspect Ambulance at the start of each shift to confirm ready for safe use Maintain professional radio communications with MedSTAR Transport and other agencies, adhering to appropriate FCC protocols Transport patients to various locations as assigned Load and unload patients, medical equipment and passengers from MedSTAR Transport vehicles May assist in the unloading and transportation of patients from other transportation vehicles Licenses and Certifications NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) required EMT - Emergency Medical Tech in the District of Columbia within 30 Days required EMT - Emergency Medical Tech in Maryland within 30 Days required "MedSTAR Transport" or "Mid Atlantic Air Transportation Services" affiliation as an EMT prior to release from orientation Required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days Required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. FEMA ISS 100 Course prior to release from orientation Required FEMA ISS 200 Course FEMA IS-200.c Basic Incident Command systems for Initial Response prior to release from orientation Required DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing Required No more than four points assigned to driver's license and must maintain a satisfactory driving record (no more than four points). Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (e.g., CEVO, EVOC) prior to release from orientation It has a hiring range of USD $22.48 - USD $34.49 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedStar Health