Critical Care Transport EMT (Driver)

This is a full-time position. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE 

Under the direction of the Operations Managers, provide comprehensive safe effective medical care to patients transported by Boston MedFlight (BMF). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Provide comprehensive, effective, safe care to any patient transported by BMF.
• Responsible for safe driving Boston MedFlight’s Ground Critical Care Transport vehicle.
• Attend required staff and educational meetings.
• Maintain certifications as mandated by the Mass DPH and BMF.
• Complete required documentation (written and electronic) per BMF policy.
• Maintains positive communication (written and spoken), effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, consortium hospitals and the community at large.
• Uphold and adhere to BMF policies and procedures.
• Uphold safety standards as set by BMF.
• Maintain clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base.
• Maintain a clean operational environment.
• Retrieve, stock, clean and return medical equipment.
• Report to remote location(s) for duty
• Complete daily vehicle operation inspection and report discrepancies to BMF Program Manager and AA maintenance.
• Maintains positive communication (written and spoken), effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, referring hospitals, and the community at large.

POTENTIAL DUTIES

• Data entry and clerical assistance.
• Public education and marketing.
• Unrestricted travel.
• Duties as assigned  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• National Registry and Massachusetts EMT-B certifications with a minimum of three years of EMT experience. 
• BLS certified. Epi-pen, AED, aspirin certified
• Valid and current driver’s license
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including nights and holidays.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language without restriction.
• Must provide current copy of RMV driving record for administrative review prior to being hired and, if hired, annually upon annual review.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical exam required. (Boston Medical Center, Department of Occupational Health).
• Must possess and maintain physical condition which allows running, climbing and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients
• Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between 2 people – agility testing will be monitored annually.
• Able to work in adverse or extreme weather conditions (i.e.: heat and humidity of summer, extreme cold or snow conditions of winter in New England).
• Pass random drug screen as required.
• Ability to pass annual physical examinations and Fit-For-Duty Test.
• Free of physical ailment which may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, which rotate to include day, night and weekend coverage.

NOTES

• Physical exam required. (Boston Medical Center, Department of Occupational Health).
• FBI and Massachusetts CORI background checks will be performed prior to employment. CORI check will be repeated annually. 
• All BMF employees are subject to random drug screens.