Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) – Emergency Department with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Full-time Evenings | Shift: Evenings vary, 11am-11pm & 3pm – 3:30am | Rotating Weekends & Holidays |

Three (3), 12-hr shifts per week | Rotating Weekends & Holidays.

The Emergency Department with renowned Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a dedicated and loyal Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to join the team in a full-time capacity!

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation

Featured Benefits: 

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.  Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.  Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.  Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.  Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Emergency Medical Technician Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities; Demonstrates ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reports deviations to Registered Nurse and physician. Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility and aeromedical (per policy of Operating Unit); Arranges interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments. Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures; Assists mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment; Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock. Obtains 12 lead ECG per physician order and provides ECG to physician for review immediately upon completion. Reviews Medical Director orders as related to disease state; Monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to Registered Nurse. Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care.

Emergency Medical Technician Requirements:

Experience: EMT-related experience preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED Certification: BLS and EMT-B; must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or possess a current Virginia EMT License/Certification Training:  Must be available for six (6) weeks of paid training, consisting of, Virtual modules Classroom-style sessions: 8AM – 4:30PM On-unit training with department hired into (times TBD) Experience: Prior experience in healthcare, preferred. Special Skills: Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English. Computer skills.