EMT-B

Overview Procare is hiring EMTs for our Dedicated Ambulance Services Programs and Other Shifts. Benefits include predictable transport volume and service area, relationship building with the same facility client, policy and process consistency, and regularly scheduled partners and ambulances. Procare has provided EMS services since 2005 and is the first private EMS company in Maryland approved by MIEMSS to provide mobile integrated healthcare home responses. Procare has MIH services since April 2020 to care for patients at home and reduce hospital admissions and readmissions. We offer Work/Life Balance with flexible scheduling, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an anonymous compliance hotline, seated massage, meditation sessions, and a supportive management team. Sign-on and recruiting/referral bonuses are available for a limited time. Offices are in Landover, Linthicum, and Baltimore; competitive pay. You must live near an office or plan to relocate. We invite safe, professional, skilled, kind, and caring EMTs and EMRs to join our cohesive team. Job purpose This position includes caring for, transferring, and transporting patients requiring Basic Life Support care as defined by COMAR and MIEMSS Protocol. The EMT-B is required to prepare a detailed patient care report documenting all aspects of care, movement, and transport for billing and clinical review. The role involves periods of strenuous physical exertion and the ability to provide care and transportation services on short notice anytime during the shift. Qualifications for EMT Must be certified as a Maryland EMT-B and agree to cooperate to obtain DC EMT-B certification upon hire. Current valid CPR Card. National Certification preferred. Experience in inter-facility transport environment preferred. For drivers, a valid Driver's License with no points on record. EVOC certification or equivalent for drivers. Understanding of federal medical necessity for ambulance transportation guidelines. Operating within certification level at all times. Demonstrate values of Safety, Quality, Compliance and Teamwork. Ability to safely lift 150 lbs. and move patients of all sizes. Ability to navigate stretchers in unknown environments (hospitals, facilities, nursing homes, residences) including ramps and uneven terrain. Treat all patients with professionalism, dignity, and respect. Complete end-of-shift requirements per policies and procedures. Report any incidents promptly and cooperate in documentation. Requirements Main job responsibilities Maintain a clean and professional appearance consistent with Procare policy and related uniforms. Maintain ambulance and equipment; ensure vehicles, supplies, and equipment are in proper working condition per laws and MIEMSS/Procare policies. Maintain cosmetic appearance of assigned ambulance and complete vehicle and supply checks daily; report deficiencies to the Communications Center. Maintain equipment necessary for basic life support per company policy and MIEMSS standards; report deficiencies to the Communications Center. Work as a team to complete transport requests safely and timely. Comply with uniform policy and professional conduct at all times. Comply with all policies and procedures, including holdover policy. Communicate and collaborate with the Communications Center. Maintain possession of charged company phone for communications with the Communications Center. Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, or holidays as needed. Knowledge of road safety and navigation in the service areas. Assemble paperwork for patient care transfer; document all pertinent information on handwritten PCR and full Electronic Patient Care Report; explain medical necessity when applicable. Obtain signatures and ensure Medicare requirements are met for patient care records; complete reports by end of shift. Obtain verbal reports from facility staff and relay reports to other staff with signatures as required. Follow Procare policies and read electronic communications; acknowledge messages at shift start. Attend required training or continuing education; annual training mandatory. Follow chain of command and report issues to the Communications Center. Represent the company professionally and treat peers, patients, clients, and the public with respect. Follow all applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to the job. Any other assignments or duties as assigned by management. Benefits Recruiting/referral bonuses available for a limited time. Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Procare covering a large portion. $10,000 life insurance policy paid by Procare, with potential to increase. Short-term disability paid by Procare with potential to increase. Flexible scheduling. Employee Assistance Program through BHS paid by Procare. Compliance Hotline provided through Red Flag Reporting. Gym membership reimbursement ($20/month, conditions apply). Monthly seated massage (subject to COVID restrictions). Monthly meditation sessions. Smoking cessation help (conditions apply $50/month). Competitive pay; shift differentials and bonuses as applicable. Weekly pay. Nice offices (three) and cooperative coworkers; supportive management. #J-18808-Ljbffr