EMT - College Park

Butler Medical Transport • College Park, MD, US • $18 - $30 / hour • 20m ago

Under the supervision of the Butler Medical Transport/ Best Care Ambulance Leadership team the EMT is an integral part of the EMS team, providing support to the ALS partner and a superior transport experience to the communities we serve. The EMT will respond to emergent and nonemergent medical transports and are responsible for assessing patients' conditions, administering basic life support, and transporting patients to medical facilities for further treatment. EMTs are an integral part of the healthcare system, provide critical care during emergencies and making a significant impact on patient‘s lives. The role of the EMT demands quick thinking, compassion, and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver timely and effective pre-hospital care.

The Role and Responsibilities of the EMT 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
Represent BMT/BCA at community events as assigned

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation From High School or equivalent
Must be at least 19 years old or older at time of hire for insurance purposes
Successful completion of NREMT certification
Current NREMT and State EMT (or ability to obtain with in 10 days of hire)
Valid driver’s license
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