Vital Medical Transport
Hiring organization · Based in Memphis, TN
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- open role, live count
- 3.2
- Google rating
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What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 3.8 out of 5 stars, suggesting above-average satisfaction with compensation and benefits relative to other sub-categories.
The city
Living in Memphis, TN
Memphis blends Southern hospitality with a rich musical heritage along the Mississippi River. Nurses enjoy affordable living, renowned barbecue culture, and vibrant downtown energy. The city's healthcare sector is anchored by major medical centers, offering diverse career opportunities in a metropolis famous for blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll history.
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- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 92.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,181/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $51,736/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Vital Medical Transport is a professional emergency medical services and patient transport company headquartered in Memphis, TN.
More about Vital Medical Transport
The organization provides a comprehensive range of services including Emergency 911 Response with advanced life support capabilities available 24/7, Specialty/Critical Care Transport for critical patients, Basic Life Support (BLS) transport, and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency care. They are trusted by healthcare facilities, municipalities, and organizations across the Memphis region for reliable, professional medical transport. The company describes itself as 'patient focused' and 'employee driven,' emphasizing that exceptional care is delivered by exceptional people. The Memphis division is described as newly established with strong growth potential, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing EMS teams in the region. Leadership brings decades of combined experience in emergency medical services, healthcare management, and community service. The executive team includes CEO/Managing Partner John Herlihy, CFO/Managing Partner Matt Schipper, and COO/Managing Partner Jim Meriwether, along with dedicated operations and HR leadership. For nursing and EMS professionals, Vital Medical Transport offers roles in both emergency and non-emergency medical transport, with a stated commitment to high clinical standards and supportive leadership. The company employs paramedics, EMTs, dispatch and operations staff, and administrative support personnel.
Vital Medical Transport's mission centers on providing 'exceptional care delivered by exceptional people.' The organization is 'patient focused' and 'employee driven,' with a goal to build 'the most respected and reliable Paramedic team in Memphis.' Their services are grounded in professional emergency medical services with a commitment to rapid response, advanced life support, and specialized critical care transport. The leadership team's vision and dedication drive the mission to provide exceptional care through rigorous training, ongoing education, and modern equipment.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews for Vital Medical Transport. Detailed ratings show Culture at 4.0/5 (highest sub-score), Pay and benefits at 3.8/5, Job security and advancement at 3.8/5, Work-life balance at 3.5/5, and Management at 3.0/5 (lowest sub-score). Employees highlight overall satisfaction, a clear sense of purpose, and time and location flexibility as positive aspects. Areas for improvement identified by reviewers include sense of belonging and trust in colleagues. Reviewer job titles include Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, EMT-Basic, and Medical Technician/Logistic Support.
The good
- Competitive pay and benefits per job description and Indeed reviewers (3.8/5 for pay and benefits)
- Full-time and part-time scheduling flexibility available
- New Memphis division with strong growth potential and advancement opportunities (3.8/5 for job security and advancement)
- High clinical standards with supportive leadership
- Positive workplace culture rated 4.0/5 on Indeed, with employees noting a clear sense of purpose
- Roles available across both emergency and non-emergency medical transport
The hard parts
- Management rated lowest sub-score at 3.0/5 on Indeed reviews
- Employees identified sense of belonging as an area for improvement
- Trust in colleagues cited as an area needing improvement
- Small review sample size (only 6 reviews on Indeed) limits reliability of ratings
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 19, 2026
- Website
- vitalmedicaltransport.com ↗
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