AMR - Capital Region

09/02/2022

Our Baltimore-based events staff responded to a medical call inside the Washington Nationals ballpark while working the game on June 11. Crews determined a guest was in cardiac arrest and worked with two off-duty medical professionals to secure a positive outcome for the guest!

During First Responders Night on Thursday, the Nationals recognized three of our members for that lifesaving work.

Every day we come to work prepared for routine calls that keep our everyday mission going. But when some days bring the unexpected, our providers never waver and exemplify our guiding principle of “At a Moment’s Notice.” These providers showed the professionalism and skill that represents the best of AMR.

Congratulations to:
Paramedics Ravitz and Chinquee
EMT Hotchkiss

06/15/2022

Crews from Baltimore and Northen Virginia came together today in a multi agency MCI to assist with the emergency evacuation of a Skilled Nursing Facility. Over 100 patients were successfully transferred to facilities across the state of Maryland !

05/19/2022

Are you a Critical Care Paramedic looking for a new adventure? Our ExpressCare Operation in Maryland would like to talk with you. Now offering up to a $12,500 Sign-on Bonus for Full Time .

https://careers.gmr.net/amr/jobs/25815?lang=en-us

05/19/2022

Our DC-911 operation is currently seeking Full -Time EMT's. This is a 911-only operation. Start your new career today!

https://careers.gmr.net/amr/jobs/26631?lang=en-us

05/09/2022

Over the weekend some of the wonderful providers from our Northern Virginia PTS operation braved the cold and rain to help support the Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase. A tradition since 1922 PTS has proudly been providing care since 2017. We looking forward to many more races under hopefully sunny skies!

04/18/2022

On Saturday providers from Baltimore and Virginia were able to join AMR Philadelphia to help out with Monster Jam at Lincoln Financial Field. It is always fun to be able to collaborate with other operations within AMR and have new experiences. Thank you Philly for being such wonderful hosts!

04/11/2022

This past weekend crews from our Baltimore, DC, and Virginia operations had the opportunity to welcome back the Washington Nationals for the 2022 season. We are looking forward to enjoying the sights and sounds of America's pastime while providing care to the fans and employees of this wonderful organization.

GO NATS!!!!!

Still looking for EMTs and Medics to join our team
careers.gmr.net/amr

02/24/2022

Beautiful day of blue skies and sunshine, PTS along with the HCA NICU team collaborating together with our Regional Critical Care Ambulance

02/03/2022

PTS/ AMR would like to congratulate Katie Usher ( Right) on celebrating her 10 year anniversary! Katie has grown in our company from EMT to Paramedic to Field Training Officer and is currently serving as Lead Paramedic. Thank you Katie for all that you do for your patients, your co workers and PTS/ AMR Capital Region

09/29/2021

Exciting Part -Time opportunities for event EMTs and Paramedics throughout the region. https://www.amr.net/careers-training

07/04/2021

Today AMR Capital Region was able to deploy over 150 Emts and Paramedics from 5 operations across 4 states to help care of the citizens and guests of our Nation's Capitol as they celebrate July 4th

We were able to have providers at the Washington Nationals Stadium, the National Mall, the Linclon Memorial and all around the city assisting with 911 response.

Thank you and Happy 4th of July to our dedicated Providers we could not have done this without you.

05/18/2021

Are you a Paramedic? Do you hate mornings? Do you like staying up late at night? We are looking for you in Baltimore Maryland! Follow the link below to start your new career!!!!

https://careers-amr.icims.com/jobs/11418/night-shift-paramedic-baltimore/job

05/16/2021

Happy EMS Week. This last year, EMS has been on the frontlines of the pandemic, multiple hurricanes, wildfires and so much more. Thank you to our teams for all you do. Throughout EMS week, take some time to reflect, share stories, celebrate and know that each one of you are valued and appreciated. We truly are stronger together.

05/09/2021

Physicians Transport Service/AMR delivered some sweet treats to our local ED nurses to help kick off Nurses Week 2021! Thanks and appreciation to all the nurses out there!

05/02/2021

NASCAR Salutes kicks off - MRN - Motor Racing Network

As part of the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative, the NASCAR industry will honor United States Armed Forces heroes and their families throughout Military Appreciation Month.

We are excited to partner with NASCAR in this initiative by featuring the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola branding on our NASCAR safety trucks and safety team helmets throughout the program.

http://ow.ly/FS5m50EBWET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? As part of the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative, the NASCAR industry will honor United States Armed Forces heroes and their families throughout Military Appreciation Month, beginning this weekend at Kansas Speedway. Now in its seventh year, NASCAR Salut...

04/17/2021

Telecommunications Week 2021 — Join the Party!! 🏝🎈🚑

Please join us in sharing a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes as telecommunicators. We appreciate the great work you do everyday in service of our community.

If you think you have what it takes to be an everyday superhero we welcome you to apply to join the AMR Capital Region Communications Family!

https://careers-gmr.icims.com/jobs/11941/communications-specialist/job

04/15/2021

Telecommunications Week 2021- Call Center Team



The Call Center Team in Herndon, Va is represents a specialized group that facilitates patient care for hospital based clients. This group works for the sickest of patients, ensuring that the highest level of service can be provided at all hours via seamless process ex*****on. The needs they handle vary widely across 100 different processes, 5 hospitals, 6 free standing EDs, and numerous urgent cares, clinics and physician’s office making them an integral piece of the Northern Virginia Continuum of Care.



As such, today we are celebrating them and all they do for patients, customers and the community. Thank you all, for your dedication to excellence that knowns no limit. Thank you all, for the critical thinking that removes barriers day in and day out. Thank you all, for being your exceptional selves.



As an additional, thank you to the health systems and community that we serve for your partnership and allowing us to be a part of the exceptional patient care you provide.



Pictured from left to right:

Vanora, Call Center Leader

John Nichols, Care Coordinator

Seanan Aubouin, Care Coordinator

Kevin Sherry and Caroline Johnson, Call Center Lead and Care Coordinator

Octavia Lyles, Care Coordinator

Wendy Persaud, Care Coordinator

Mary Brempomaa, Care Coordinator

Thyra Barlow, Care Coordinator

Tiffany Schatz, Care Coordinator

04/14/2021

Telecommunications Week 2021 -- Maryland & Virginia IFT Dispatch Team

The Herndon, VA Communications center is home to 45 + dispatch team members dedicated to interfacility transport throughout the DMV 24/7. Between AMR, UMD Expresscare, and Physicians Transport Service this team manages the ambulance and wheelchair responses covering over 50,000 square miles of possible destination locations.

THANK YOU to our leads and supervisors for your continued servant leadership in support of all the staff and each operation. Your excellent working knowledge of all response areas and ability to facilitate teamwork is unparalleled.
THANK YOU to our dispatchers for your individualized expertise and patient advocacy. It takes hours of logged training time to master the CAD system, area familiarization, and documentation in order to safely and efficiently move hundreds of patients each day.
THANK YOU to our call takers for your excellence in customer service and dedication to meeting the needs of our ER, hospital, and operational partners. You truly are the voice of the company and vital in building the relationship between staff working to serve patients across the Capital Region.

Pictured (Top Left to Bottom Right) -- Dispatch Lead Brent Grant, Dispatch Lead Carlie Shorter, Call Taker Associate Margaret Murray, Call Taker Shannon Myers, Dispatcher Rebecca Jackson, Call Taker Azia Hill, Call Taker Julio Castanada, Dispatch Supervisor Maddy Miller, Dispatcher Tiffany Disbrow, and Dispatcher Mike Johnson.

04/13/2021

Telecommuncations Week 2021 -- Growth and Technology

Over the last 18 months the Herndon, VA Communications Center has taken on extensive growth and the implementation of new technology in order to aid our call takers, care coordinators, and dispatchers in servicing the IFT markets in Virginia, Maryland, and DC and the INOVA Health system.
With the addition of Logis CAD, Avaya phone systems, AMR network upgrades, and hospital EHR upgrades the staff have shown a great appreciation for learning and honing their craft. These tools would be nothing without the great people that stand behind them -- THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOURS OF DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, AND SERVICE IN PERSUIT OF EXCELLANCE FOR OUR PROVIDERS AND PARTNERS IN CARE. ❤️

04/12/2021

Telecommunications Week 2021 -- Supporting Our Nation's Captial, DC 911 🚑

AMR is proud to partner with DC FEMS to serve the community and special event needs across Washington, DC. Our dedicated AMR dispatchers work directly within the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) to provide rapid and professional response in conjunction with Metropolitan Police and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services. This hard-working team keeps a close watch over our EMTs and first responders to ensure everyone stays safe especially during large events such as July 4th and the most recent Presidential Inauguration.
Pictured here: Jerry, Monique, LaShonda, Ibn, and Darlene-- We appreciate your combined 17 years of service and devotion, THANK YOU from your AMR family!!!

04/11/2021

Thank you! and Happy Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week 2021!! ☎️🚑❤️

This week the Captial Region is proud to recognize the call takers, dispatchers, care coordinators, and leadership that make each day possible. Virginia, Maryland, and DC have 75 + dedicated communications personnel and we will be highlighting a few of those staff and their special roles within the AMR family throughout the week.
Working in Communications is more than just a job; it's a challenging and rewarding career that allows you to work with the latest technology, dedicated people, and the personal satisfaction that you make a difference in someone's life. Over the next few days - please join us in appreciation of those personnel that continue to embody our AMR values both at a console and in their everyday lives.

Patient Focused. Customer Centered. Caregiver Inspired.

03/31/2021

20-year-old Townsend resident begins her EMT journey with AMR

Ashtyn Overton recently completed an AMR Earn While You Learn program. Overton decided to become an emergency medical technician when she and two nurses, each a member of the Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department (TAVFD), responded to a cardiac arrest call. The experience left a mark. Being part of TAVFD, she knew what emergency response was like, but this was up close and personal. Mere weeks later, she was signed up for our Earn While You Learn program.

Overton will join other AMR employees who serve in Blount, a county currently undergoing significant residential and industrial growth and an evolving need for EMS services. http://ow.ly/yX5U50EbBwO

Ashtyn Overton is 20 years old and already found her calling.

03/18/2021

This month marks three years since the industry leaders in air, ground, managed medical transportation, and community, industrial/specialty and wildland fire services joined together to form GMR. In the last three years, our teams have served communities worldwide - they have worked together against the COVID-19 pandemic, they have deployed to provide aid during natural disasters and they have answered the call when their communities needed them most. Thank you to our frontline workers, as well as all of our support staff. We are one team, working towards a single mission – providing care to the world at a moment’s notice.

03/15/2021

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, every 9 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury. There are several ways that Americans can reduce their chances of suffering a traumatic or acquired brain injury.

•Wear your seatbelt - ensure that you, and all passengers in the vehicle, are properly buckled in
•Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery under the influence
•Always wear a helmet - whether you’re riding a bike, playing hockey, or taking a trail ride with your horse
•Reduce fall risks for older adults - this might include changes in medications, strength and balance training, making small alterations or upgrades to your home and having your eyes checked
•Childproof your home and outdoor play areas - consider installing window guards, safety gates and furniture mounts

10/02/2020

Happy Friday everyone! Check out this breathtaking view! Our crews are hard at work on our standby events in Loudoun County. If this is your idea of a wonderful start to your weekend submit an application online today! 🐎🌤

https://careers-amr.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchLocation=-12830-Herndon

10/01/2020

Lead Mechanic
Non-Exempt



SUMMARY: The Fleet Services Supervisor is responsible for the overall direction and administration of the Fleet Maintenance. Responsibilities include managing diverse personnel in the fleet maintenance department. Operations analysis, reporting and program compliance with company and trade standards.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews, verifies, approves and/or submits for approval invoices and purchase requisitions related to fleet maintenance.
Maintains appropriate budgetary costs for fleet maintenance.
Monitor and maintain appropriate city, county, and state licensing with appropriate agencies.
Monitor training of vehicle service technicians.
Oversee in-house and contracted vehicle maintenance operations ensuring compliance with company standards on preventative maintenance and repair.
Coordinate vehicle equipment repairs with operations staff.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate stocked quantities of common auto parts for current fleet.
Monitor and maintain current vehicle licensing and registration with local and state regulating agencies.
Track, analyze and report unscheduled vehicle down time.
Analyze mechanical and operations problems of fleet vehicles. Consider service provider and take corrective action.
Inspect and review company vehicles on a routine basis to ensure compliance with AMR standards for fleet appearance, safety and performance and compliance with regulatory agency specifications.
Inspect vehicle service work areas and procedures to maintain workplace safety. Reports safety concerns to the Director of Safety for appropriate action.
Prepare and compile various periodic reports and documents for review and analysis by executive staff.
Review and recommends vehicle replacement selection and assists in development of replacement schedules.
Assists Director of Operations with vehicle procurement, design, specifications and vendor communications.
Coordinates receipt, delivery and preparation of new vehicles for deployment.
Be able to be “ On-call” when needed.


NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of inventory control and vendor relations.

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance scheduling practices.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills.

Must have strong organizational skills.

Experience in managing multiple projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines. Excellent follow through abilities.

Needs own set of hand tools.

Willing to be “On-Call”

Must have or achieve A.S.E. certification in the following Engine Repair, Tune-Up & Diagnosis, Automatic Transmissions, Manual & Drive Line, Electrical, A/C, Brakes, and Steering & Suspension within 18months of date of hire.

STRESS FACTORS:

Occasionally: Repetitive tasks, high pressure

Frequently: Intense tasks



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally: Sitting, typing

Constantly: Seeing, walking inside and out, kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, standing

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally: Extended day

Frequently: Works with others, face to face contact with others

Constantly: Works alone, works around others, verbal contact with others inside and out



MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently: Analyzing, judgment, and decision-making

Constantly: Multiple tasks, high pressure,



EQUIPMENT USED:

Occasionally: Calculator, copy machines, stapler, 3-hole punch, stamping, sharpener, Tools that apply for this position

Frequently: Computer, keyboard, printers, telephone

Global Medical Response and its family of companies including American Medical Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled

09/04/2020

It is with deepest regrets to inform everyone of Randy Breton’s passing this morning. Randy Breton served as the Clinical Education Manager for the Capital Region, and has served in many other capacities and positions over many years. Randy contributed decades of service to the EMS community in Loudoun County, Virginia, at PTS/ AMR, and in Virginia at large and served as a standard bearer for the community with his passion and devotion to the field. As a member of the PTS/AMR family, EMS community, friend and colleague, he will be sorely missed.

At this time, there are no details to provide regarding the circumstances of his passing or funerary arrangements, however they will be provided as the family permits.

Though understandably everyone will want to reach out to the Bretons to share their love and condolences, we ask that you please respect their privacy during their time of mourning. We will pass on the best way to honor Randy and share your thoughts and well wishes to the family at the appropriate time.

08/27/2020

Photos from American Medical Response's post

08/20/2020

Are you in the Herndon, VA area? Physicians Transport Service is hiring EMTs and Paramedics to service your community. Text "EMSJobs" to 97211 or visit our website at https://careers-amr.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchLocation=-12830-Herndon

07/24/2020

AMR - Capital Region updated their website address.

AMR - Capital Region updated their website address.

07/24/2020

As the heat index continues to be sweltering 🥵 make sure you are staying safe when outdoors! Stay hydrated and get yourself to a cool area whenever possible. We respond to many emergencies this time of year for heat related illnesses, so be sure to keep an eye on yourself, your friends, and family!

07/05/2020

Independence Day 2020.... Our GMR family consisting of AMR DC, AMR Maryland, Physicians Transport Service, AMR Virginia, AMR New Haven, OEM, and CrowdRx all came together to provide our Nation’s Capital - Patient Focused...Customer Centered...Caregiver Inspired... service today for the Salute to America Celebration.

These moments that are shared across multiple business units are what makes us so special and place us on the frontlines of history serving shoulder to shoulder with each other.

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