Operator

About this Job:

Now Hiring Nationally Registered EMTs (NREMT) to join our ground transport team working in Clinton or Baltimore, MD 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 ICS 100 Course prior to release from orientation Required FEMA ICS 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

This position has a hiring range of : USD $22.48 - USD $34.49 /Yr.