Posting Title: Critical Care EMT/EVO

Description

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.

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Job Description

The Transport EMT functions as a member of the interdisciplinary Children’s National Hospital Emergency Transport Team providing safe ambulance transport and quality patient care services. Ensures compliance with all State and DC EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to ensure it is clean and in proper working condition. Benefits from a learning environment with exposure to specialty-trained Nurses, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists and Physicians.

The Role and Responsibilities of the EMT EVO 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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation From High School or equivalent
• 19 years old at time of hire for insurance purposes
• Successful completion of NREMT certification
• Current NREMT, DC, and State EMT (or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire)
• Valid driver’s license
• 6 Months of ambulance operating Experience
• 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Working within a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and writing patient care reports
• Problem solving
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Previous EMS experience

Salary Description

$21 - 30 an hour including differential & bonuses

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• EMT B: 1 year (Preferred)
• EVO: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NR EMT B (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person