Atrium Health EMS Emergency Medical Technician - Interfacility Ground Transport

aah; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Advocate Health's MedCenter Air transport role seeks an EMT capable of delivering high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced setting. You will complete skills checks, maintain clean transport vehicles, and document care accurately for inclusion in medical records.

Compliance with state regulations and Medical Control guidelines is essential. Day, night and weekend shifts are possible, with training and call coverage as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; EMT certification required.
• NC EMT-B and National Registry EMS certifications preferred at time of hire.
• SC EMT-B and National Registry EMS required within 90 days of hire.
• BCLS certification required; driving criteria and insurability verified.

Responsabilidades

• Completes skills check in a timely manner with accuracy.
• Maintains a clean environment and vehicle readiness for transport.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely in medical records.
• Delivers quality patient care in line with policies and state regulations.
• Follows Medical Control guidelines when not available via radio/consultation.
• Supports additional activities including public relations and marketing as needed.
• Follows safety guidelines; ensures seat belts are worn by crew and passengers.
• Adapts to vehicle assignments and posted schedules as department needs change.
• Drives in accordance with Advocate Health policy and state regulations.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

State EMT certification

NC EMT-B and National Registry EMS certifications preferred

SC EMT-B and National Registry EMS requirement within 90 days

BCLS certification

Valid driver’s license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Essential Functions

• Completes skills check in a timely manner with accuracy.
• Maintains clean environment to include base and maintaining vehicles in a mission ready status. Accountable to check and verify established minimum transport vehicle supply levels, restock and clean at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
• Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail that accurately reflects assessment and interventions. Ensures that chart is placed in patient's medical record in a timely manner.
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards of care.
• Follows guidelines and procedures independently when Medical Control is not available via radio or direct consultation.
• Assists with other activities which includes but not limited to public relations and marketing activities when needed.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures; ensures seat belts are worn by crew and passengers.
• Follows vehicle assignments as needed/directed by department. Maintain flexibility with vehicle assignments including the understanding that vehicle assignments are subject to change from a posted schedule based upon the needs of the department.
• Drive in accordance with Advocate Health policy as well as local and state regulations.

Physical Requirements

FTE is hired for 40 hours per week - 4, 8, 10 or 12- hour clinical shifts. In addition, training, education and call may be required. Day, night and weekend work is required. Must be willing to cover open shifts on short notice. Duties require working, transporting and driving in all weather conditions to include exposure to extreme hot, cold and wet weather. Must not have any physical, emotional or mental impairment to prevent them from riding, driving or administering patient care in a transport vehicle. This work area may have cramped space and be poorly lit. Noise levels are moderate as associated with working in and around emergency vehicles. Hearing protection is available and required for use around "hot" aircraft. Requires handling of patients that may have infectious diseases, possible exposure to unpleasant conditions and/or handling of contaminated materials and/or patients. Requires ability to function in high stress situations. Must have critical thinking skills that enable the employee to make rapid, appropriate decisions that ensure the safety of both the crew and patients. Must have ability to concentrate. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Heavy lifting required, with the assistance of a partner to load/unload patients and carry equipment. Good physical stamina and endurance necessary to perform duties. Employee must maintain fitness standards in accordance with policy. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch with good finger dexterity. Good motor skills and eye/hand coordination required. Requires good personal hygiene and appropriate conduct. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include, but not limited to, speaking proper English in understandable terms.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school graduate or GED required . Current applicable state EMT certification required. NC EMT-B and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certifications preferred at time of hire; SC EMT-B and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment. BCLS required. Approved trauma certification required within 6 months of employment and required to be maintained throughout employment. Current driver's license (prefer applicable state/SC) with no more than 6 points on license required . M ust have had driver's license for a minimum of 2 years Advocate Health approved driving course to be completed within the first week of hire and maintained throughout employment required. One-year active field pre-hospital experience preferred. Annual completion of safety briefings and annual survival training required. Must have a valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance carrier requirements for driving MedCenter Air vehicles. Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related to MedCenter air operations.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-k