Emergency Medical Technician - Gaithersburg

EMT Position

Under the supervision of the Butler Medical Transport/Best Care Ambulance Leadership team the EMT is an integral part of the EMS team, providing support to the ALS partner and a superior transport experience to the communities we serve. The EMT will respond to emergent and nonemergent medical transports and are responsible for assessing patients' conditions, administering basic life support, and transporting patients to medical facilities for further treatment. EMTs are an integral part of the healthcare system, provide critical care during emergencies and making a significant impact on patient's lives. The role of the EMT demands quick thinking, compassion, and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver timely and effective pre-hospital care.

The Role and Responsibilities of the EMT include:

• Provide excellent patient care within the scope of practice of an EMT
• Provide safe transport of the patient and crew
• Respond to emergent and non-emergent transports
• Provides effective communication with patients, dispatch, crews, family members, and facility staff
• Ability operation communication devices; portable radio, cell phone, computer tablet
• Completion of patient contact reports prior to shift completion
• Ensure maintenance of vehicles and equipment for transport readiness
• Maintain cleanliness of station
• Maintain certifications with timely completion of refresher courses and CMEs
• Remain current on all state protocols, policies, and/or procedures
• Represent BMT/BCA at community events as assigned

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Premium pay for holidays
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition Assistance to obtain your Paramedic certification/license
• Updated free uniforms

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Graduation From High School or equivalent
• Must be at least 19 years old or older at time of hire for insurance purposes
• Successful completion of NREMT certification
• Current NREMT and State EMT (or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to drive company vehicles with a clean driving record
• Successful completion of a state sponsored EVOC course or ability to obtain in 90 days
• Current AHA BLS CPR or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire
• Ability to provide quality patient care within scope of practice
• Knowledge of all state protocols for an EMT
• Ability to pass a lift test of 150 200 pounds
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to speak and write English