What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic Transport Tech- Lifeline Transport Team position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Lifeline Transport Team is an integral part of The Department of Emergency Services. The Department of Emergency Services is a designated Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, regional Pediatric Trauma Center, Eye Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Cardiac Center for the state of Maryland. The Lifeline team executes thousands of air, ground and in-house patient transports yearly and assists in preserving the lives of our most critically ill patients during these transports. Lifeline’s mission is to bring 24/7 advanced life support and critical care services to The Johns Hopkins community.
Shifts: 12 hour day/evening/night rotating shifts; weekend work required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Successful completion of a Paramedic Training Program
- National Registry Paramedic certification required at time of hire
- Maryland Paramedic required at time of hire
- District of Columbia Paramedic certification required; upon hire OR within the first 120 days of employment
- Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant certification required; upon hire OR within the first 90 days of employment
- Valid and current ACLS and BLS certification required upon hire
- Unrestricted valid driver’s license
- Must maintain contracted ambulance vendor’s emergency vehicle operator requirements
- Required minimum of two years of EMS or hospital experience within last three years. Preferred minimum of one year as a full-time advanced life support (ALS) provider.
Join the Johns Hopkins Hospital multidisciplinary team and become part of a patient centered collaborative work environment at a world renowned, Magnet designated academic medical facility. Our clinicians are committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, optimizing outcomes through evidenced based practice, and life-long learning.
Important Notice: Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons and religious beliefs. Requests for medical exceptions must be submitted at your occupational health screening. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities.
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