Emergency Vehicle Operator / EMT MS Transport at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary: The Emergency Vehicle Operator / EMT MS Transport provides vital patient medical care during interfacility ambulance transport, operating under the supervision of a transport paramedic or nurse. Responsibilities include ensuring the ambulance's readiness, maintaining communication with medical teams, and performing basic medical procedures. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma, EMT certification, and driving course completion, with previous EMT experience preferred. General Summary of Position MedSTAR Transport within MedStar Health is actively seeking Emergency Vehicle Operators/ Emergency Medical Techs to provide basic patient medical care during interfacility ambulance transport. You will perform medical procedures under the supervision of a transport paramedic, transport nurse, or established protocol.Sign on Bonus!! Criteria: New, full-time Emergency Vehicle Operator positions only Cannot be employed by MedStar Health in the same role within the past two years. Payout - $8,000 Total with an 18-month commitment $3,000 to start (paid at successful completion of orientation/probation) $2,500 at 12 months $2,500 at 18 months Apply Now! Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Safely and efficiently operates the ground ambulance obeying all driving laws. Conducts an inspection of the assigned ambulance at the beginning of each shift to ensure the ambulance is ready and safe for use. Ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels of supplies in transport vehicle(s). Establishes and maintains professional radio communications with MedSTAR and other agencies, adhering to appropriate FCC protocols. Initiates department standing orders in appropriate patients. Performs basic airway techniques including oxygen therapy. May perform bag-mask ventilation according to established departmental protocols in emergency situations. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures. When necessary, provides environmental support to expedite timely patient admission or transfer. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Performs other duties as assigned. Transports patients to various locations as assigned. Loads and unloads patients, medical equipment, and passengers from MedStar transportation vehicles. May assist in the unloading and transportation of MedSTAR patients from other transportation vehicles, through MedSTAR, and to assigned rooms as required. - Minimum Qualifications Education - High School Diploma or GED required
- Successful completion of an approved EMT course. required
- Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation. required Experience
- 1-2 years EMT experience preferred 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 required
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
- Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of $21.83 - $33.49 Keywords: Emergency Vehicle Operator, EMT, patient transport, ambulance services, medical care, basic airway techniques, NREMT, emergency medical services, ambulance driving, patient safety