Emergency Vehicle Operator / EMT Driver

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Emergency Vehicle Operator/EMT, where you will play a vital role in transporting patients safely and efficiently. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with top-notch equipment, ensuring the best care for patients. Enjoy a generous sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling while making a real difference in people's lives. If you're dedicated to emergency medical services and want to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

Self-Scheduling

Top-of-the-Line Equipment

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• NREMT certification and current State EMT certification for MD and DC are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate ground ambulance while obeying driving laws.
• Transport patients to various locations as assigned.

Skills

Patient Transport

Emergency Medical Response

Communication Skills

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Ambulance

Medical Equipment

Job description

General Summary of Position

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you can make a difference every day?

Join our ground transport team in Clinton or Baltimore, Maryland 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. We use 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 (10AM-10PM, 10PM-10AM, 7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM) with a schedule of three shifts one week and four shifts the next, rotating between day and night shifts and including every other weekend. Self-scheduling is available.

Location: Report in/out of Baltimore, MD (by MedStar Harbor Hospital) or Clinton, MD (by MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center).

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• NREMT certification required
• Current NREMT and State EMT certification for MD and DC (or ability to obtain DC certification within 30 days after hire)
• Valid Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• EVOC certification

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate ground ambulance while obeying driving laws
• Inspect ambulance at the start of each shift to confirm readiness for safe use
• Maintain professional radio communications with MedSTAR Transport and other agencies, adhering to FCC protocols
• Transport patients to various locations as assigned
• Load and unload patients, medical equipment, and passengers from MedSTAR Transport vehicles
• May assist in unloading and transporting patients from other transportation vehicles