Job Description
Job Description
As a Butler Medical Transport employee assigned to support Children’s National Hospital’s Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver essential healthcare services to young patients. This position offers the chance to work directly within a leading children’s hospital environment while benefiting from Butler Medical Transports' resources and support. Your role will involve safe and compassionate transport for Pediatric and Neonatal patients, ensuring they receive top-tier medical attention during transit. You will represent Butler Medical Transport while closely collaborating with Children’s National Hospitals' skilled interdisciplinary team, including specialty-trained Nurses, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists, and Physicians.
Children’s National Hospital ranks among the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, committed to transforming healthcare for young patients. Here, every role contributes to our mission: making kids healthier today and ensuring a brighter tomorrow.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Holiday Premium Pay
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance for Paramedic Certification
- Free Uniforms
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality patient care within EMT scope, with a focus on Pediatric and Neonatal needs.
- Safely transport patients and healthcare crew during both emergent and non-emergency transport.
- Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, dispatch, and medical team members.
- Operate essential communication devices such as portable radios, cell phones, and tablets.
- Ensure all equipment and vehicles meet high standards for cleanliness and operational readiness.
- Participate in continuous learning and training in Pediatric and Neonatal care protocols and transport safety.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- 21 years old or older at time of hire for insurance purposes
- Licenses/Certifications:
- NREMT, DC, and Maryland EMT certification (or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- EVOC certification
- AHA BLS CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire).
Requirements:
- 6+ months of ambulance operation experience.
- Strong patient care within EMT scope, especially for Pediatric and Neonatal populations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of state EMT protocols.
- Ability to lift 150-200 pounds and pass pre-employment drug and background checks.
- Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule: three days on three days off.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and writing patient care reports
- Problem solving
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
We'd love to have you join the Butler Medical Transport team!
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