Emergency Medical Tech 1 (EMT)

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is a nationally ranked healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, consistently recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation.

About the role

This is a full-time Emergency Medical Technician position in our Emergency Department, supporting patient care through monitoring, documentation, and procedural assistance.

Schedule

Full Time, Mid shifts: Monday – Friday with rotating weekends. Shift times are 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 a.m., three 12-hour shifts per week.

Ideal candidate must be able to attend a 6-week training.

Responsibilities

• Place patients on continuous cardiac monitoring while collecting, documenting, and reporting patient vital signs data.
• Register patients accurately, efficiently, and professionally to ensure database integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Request prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review as appropriate and follow medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention.
• Provide concise documentation of all procedures and therapies in patients' medical records.
• Perform surgical preparation of wounds according to protocol.
• Demonstrate correct stabilization and immobilization of the spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities.
• Assess neurovascular status after splint application and report deviations to Registered Nurse and physician.
• Assist with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility, and aeromedical (per policy of Operating Unit).
• Arrange interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments.
• Collect patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Assist mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling, and transporting irretrievable specimens.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment; coordinate with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.
• Obtain 12-lead ECG per physician order and provide ECG to physician for review immediately upon completion.
• Review Medical Director orders as related to disease state; monitor and report patients' progress toward expected outcomes and deviations to Registered Nurse.
• Provide wound care according to department clinical practice standards and act as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care.
• Follow computer system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis, and insurance information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS and EMT-B certification; must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or possess a current Virginia EMT License/Certification.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMT-related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 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: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: All Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children (up to age 25) receive 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off and paid parental leave.