Atrium Health EMS Emergency Medical Technician Trainee - Interfacility Ground Transport

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring for an EMT trainee role in Charlotte, NC. The position is 40 hours per week and pays $18.85–$28.30 per hour. Trainees must be working toward EMT certification and not currently certified. Responsibilities include driving emergency and nonemergency transports, maintaining vehicle readiness, and documenting patient care.

Qualifications

• Safe vehicle operation and driving skills.
• Ability to follow EMS protocols and direction.

Responsibilities

• Operates authorized emergency vehicles in emergency and nonemergency situations in compliance with policy and training.
• Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls to support patient care and transport under supervision.
• Maintains readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicates effectively with dispatch, healthcare professionals, and EMS team members.
• Completes required documentation, reports, and logs.
• Participates in required education, training, and certification activities.
• Represents the organization professionally in community and patient interactions.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Communication

Teamwork

Situational awareness

Follow protocols

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

College-Level English course

Job description

Department: Status: Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 ***Please note, this is a trainee role, and not for individuals who are already currently certified EMTs.

Major Responsibilities

• Operates authorized emergency vehicles in emergency and nonemergency situations in compliance with policy and training.
• Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls to support patient care and transport under supervision.
• Maintains readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicates effectively with dispatch, healthcare professionals, and EMS team members.
• Completes required documentation, reports, and logs.
• Participates in required education, training, and certification activities.
• Represents the organization professionally in community and patient interactions.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain EMT certification within defined timeframe

Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a College-Level English course OR possession of a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of an eleventh-grade level

Experience Required

• No prior EMS experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Safe vehicle operation
• Communication and teamwork
• Situational awareness
• Ability to follow protocols and direction
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment as required to meet the essential job functions of an Emergency Medical Technician. Must be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects and people. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience in customer service, healthcare, or safety sensitive roles preferred

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic medical terminology and concepts (training level)
• Familiarity with EMS operations
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to learn quickly in a structured training environment

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care