EMT

Overview Procare is hiring EMTs for our Dedicated Ambulance Services Programs and Other Shifts. Procare offers predictable transport volume, service area, and scheduling with consistent facilities and partner relationships. We have provided EMS services since 2005 and MIEMSS-approved mobile integrated healthcare home responses since April 2020. Procare aims to reduce hospital admissions and readmissions, and length of stay, while supporting clinicians in a caring, professional environment with a focus on work/life balance and employee well‑being. We currently offer sign-on and recruiting/referral bonuses for new full-time employees. Offices are in Landover, Linthicum, and Baltimore; competitive pay is provided. You must live in an area close enough to report to an office in Landover, Linthicum, or Baltimore, Maryland, or have plans to relocate. Benefits Referral Bonuses available for a limited time. Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Procare pays a large portion. $10,000 Life Insurance Policy paid by Procare with ability to increase. Short Term Disability paid by Procare with ability to increase. Flexible Scheduling. Employee Assistance Program through BHS paid by Procare. Compliance Hotline provided through Red Flag Reporting. Gym Membership Reimbursement (conditions apply $20/month). 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 co-workers. Capable, responsive, and fair management team. Come to us and see the Procare Difference. Job purpose This position includes caring for, transferring, and transporting patients requiring Basic Life Support care as defined by COMAR and MIEMSS Protocol. EMT-B is required during the applicable shift to prepare a detailed patient care report documenting all aspects of the care and transport of the patient in preparation for billing purposes, clinical review, and general archiving. The position requires periods of strenuous physical exertion with periods of sitting for potentially extended periods of time. You must be ready, willing, and able to provide professional care and transportation services to our patients upon a moment's notice anytime during your 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 providing care in an inter-facility transport environment preferred. For drivers, a valid Driving License with no points on your driving record. EVOC certification or its equivalent for drivers. An 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 shapes and sizes. Ability to navigate stretchers safely in unknown environments such as hospitals, facilities, nursing homes, doctor\'s offices and residences, including moving stretchers safely up and down ramps and over rough or uneven terrain. Treat all patients equally, with professionalism, dignity, and respect. Complete end of shift requirements in accordance with policies and procedures. Report any incidents immediately and cooperate to document the same in a timely manner. Requirements Main job responsibilities Maintain a clean and professional physical appearance consistent with Procare policy and related to employee uniforms and appearance. Maintaining ambulance and equipment. Ensure vehicles, supplies, and equipment are in proper working condition to transport patients in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintain the cosmetic appearance of assigned ambulance and complete vehicle and supply checks daily as required by MIEMSS and Procare policy. Report any mechanical deficiencies to the Communications Center. Maintain equipment necessary for the application of basic life support as outlined by company policy and MIEMSS regulated equipment/supply standards. Report any equipment or supply deficiencies immediately to the Communications Center. Work as a team to complete all transport requests safely and timely. Comply with uniform policy, always looking and behaving professionally. Comply with all policies and procedures, including the holdover policy. Communicate, cooperate and collaborate with the Communications Center. Maintain possession of charged company phone for communication with Communications Center. Ability to work overtime when needed and ability to work nights, weekends, or holidays. Knowledge of road safety and navigation in the areas we serve. Assemble paperwork necessary for the transfer of patient care. Accurately record all pertinent information on a handwritten Short Form PCR and full Electronic Patient Care Report. Documentation shall include reason/explanation of medical necessity for ambulance transport and a full detailed explanation as to why the patient could not be transported safely by any other means. Include how the patient was put onto the stretcher, all diagnosis, medical history and present condition. If no medical necessity, explain the patient’s condition and why the patient could safely transport in other vehicle. All related signatures must be obtained for each patient care record in accordance with Medicare signature requirements, with explanations if the patient cannot sign. The Electronic Patient Care Report must be completed immediately but no later than the end of the applicable shift. Obtain verbal report from facility staff and obtain transfer or discharge summary. Provide verbal report to facility staff when passing patient care to another individual and obtain signatures. Follow all Procare policies and procedures. Communicate via email and cell phone, read electronic communications, and acknowledge messages in Traumasoft at the start of every shift. Attend and complete required training or continuing education mandated by Procare or MIEMSS. Annual training is mandatory. Follow Chain of Command and report issues to the Communications Center. Represent the company and yourself positively and treat peers, patients, clients and the public professionally and courteously. Follow all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in all aspects of the job. Any other assignments or duties assigned by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr