Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Student loan assistance – up to $10,000! 
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child 
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience 
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work

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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking an EMT to join the Emergency Department team! This role is Full time EVENING hours working three 12-hour shifts weekly. Schedules are mad 6 weeks in advance.  

Requirements for consideration:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Emergency Medical Technician related experience and/or experience in related field.
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)   OR   possess a current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician License/Certification level B (Basic) or above.

Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• 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delivery of patient care and treatment; Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.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.
• Follows computer system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis and insurance information.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.