EMS Transport Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and Dependent Tuition Assis t

Career growth and development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking an EMS Transportation Coordinator to manage patient transport requests for Johns Hopkins Hospital and affiliates. This full-time, 36-hour weekly role coordinates ambulances and staff, triages needs, and ensures safe, timely transfers.

Responsibilities include intake, resource allocation, emergency coordination, and collaboration with clinical teams. EMT certification and HS diploma required; Maryland EMT-Basic at hire; NREMT-Basic preferred or within 90 days;

Qualifications

• EMT certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland EMT-Basic certification required at hire; NREMT-Basic preferred or obtained within 90 days.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Unrestricted driver's license and maintenance of ambulance vendor requirements.
• Minimum two years of ambulance service experience.
• Two+ years as ambulance/medical dispatcher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intake and triage of patient transport requests and determine appropriate level of care and transport mode.
• Allocate clinical resources such as ambulances and medical personnel based on demand and availability.
• Coordinate emergency response and notify teams to ensure timely action.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, and transportation services.
• Document patient information and transport details in electronic medical records.

Skills

Ambulance service experience

Dispatcher experience

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Maryland EMT-Basic certification at hire

National Registry EMT Basic certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Requisition #: 670718

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287

Category: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Schedule: Rotating Shift

Employment Type: Full Time

Make it happen at Hopkins.

EMS Transportation Coordinator

Full time - 36 hours - Rotating shift

• Join a fantastic global healthcare organization!
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Career growth and development
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Shift: 36 Hours, Full-Time benefits eligible-Rotating Shift (Day/Night), 12-hour Shift

EMT Certification: Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

The Lifeline Transport Coordinator is an administrative role that coordinates and manages patient transportation requests for The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System affiliates. Serves as the initial point of contact for patients, families, and healthcare providers, assessing their needs and determining the most appropriate level of care and mode of transportation. Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure timely, safe, and efficient patient transfers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intake and Triage: Receives and prioritizes incoming patient transport requests, gathering essential demographic and clinical information. Conducts triage assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and mode of transportation.
• Resource Allocation: Assigns clinical resources, such as ambulances and medical personnel, based on patient needs and availability.
• Emergency Response Coordination: Handles emergency response requests, immediately notifying appropriate teams and coordinating necessary actions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Maintains effective communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, and transportation services to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Data Management: Accurately documents patient information and transport details in electronic medical records.

Requirements / Licensure / Certification:

• EMT Certification: Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic certification required at hire. National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification preferred or obtained within 90 days.
• Current essential cardiac life support (CPR) certification.
• Unrestricted Valid Driver's License and maintenance of contracted ambulance vendor's emergency vehicle operator requirements.
• Minimum two years of experience working for an ambulance service or an acceptable alternative.
• Two or more years of experience as an ambulance/emergency service dispatcher is preferred.

***Authorization to Work in the United States:Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the futur** e will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 19.25/hour - Maximum 31.80/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.