Emergency Med Tech (EMT) - RDU Ground - Carolina Air Care

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for its RDU Ground - Carolina Air Care team. The role involves safe and timely transport of patients and medical personnel, requiring EMT certification and experience. Join a reputable organization dedicated to improving community health.

Qualifications

• 1 year EMT experience or equivalent education.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport medical crew and patients in emergency vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure mission readiness.
• Communicate over radios regarding patient status.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Stress Management

Education

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

Valid NC Driver's license

BLS Certification

Job description

Emergency Med Tech (EMT) - RDU Ground - Carolina Air Care

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Description

Carolina Air Care is a CAMTS accredited critical care and emergency transportation agency serving North Carolina and surrounding areas since 1986. Our assets are comprised of four helicopters as well as a fleet of ambulances dispatched by our communications center "Flightwatch" – all operating 24 hours a day

Helicopter bases are located in Burlington, Aberdeen, Goldsboro, and Rocky Mount. Rotor wing aircraft are staffed with one nurse and one paramedic. They respond to both emergency scene requests as well as interfacility transfers of critically ill patients Our ground assets are located throughout the Triangle.

In addition to the Critical Care Transport teams for the majority of our missions, we also have two dedicated Neonatal Specialty Care Teams, which care for our smallest patients.

Description

Carolina Air Care is a CAMTS accredited critical care and emergency transportation agency serving North Carolina and surrounding areas since 1986. Our assets are comprised of four helicopters as well as a fleet of ambulances dispatched by our communications center "Flightwatch" – all operating 24 hours a day

Helicopter bases are located in Burlington, Aberdeen, Goldsboro, and Rocky Mount. Rotor wing aircraft are staffed with one nurse and one paramedic. They respond to both emergency scene requests as well as interfacility transfers of critically ill patients Our ground assets are located throughout the Triangle.

In addition to the Critical Care Transport teams for the majority of our missions, we also have two dedicated Neonatal Specialty Care Teams, which care for our smallest patients.

Along with our Medical Directors, the Education Team ensures that the high standards of Carolina Air Care are maintained through continuing education, evidence-based medicine, equipment training, high fidelity simulations, research studies, and new hire assessments. EMTs for Carolina Air Care MUST have 1 year EMT/Transport experience

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

Provides safe and timely transport of medical crew and patients. Work may involve routine transport or may be performed under stressful situations requiring quick transport.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with crew and other emergency personnel over UHF and VHF radios, pagers, and cellular phones regarding location, patient status, and other relevant information. Utilizes the ground operator's communication book daily.
• Completes all preventative maintenance. Ensures adequate fuel in vehicles performs daily checks of vehicles and maintains cleanliness of ambulances. Maintains familiarity with vehicle safety manuals.
• Completes logs, checklists and reports related to activities, vehicle status and maintenance. Ensures continuity of service by participating in shift change debriefings.
• Ensures that equipment is in a state of mission readiness. Corrects or arranges for repair of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintains awareness of road conditions and entire response area, sharing knowledge of changing conditions with co-workers.
• May serve as lead worker or take on specialized equipment maintenance responsibilities.
• Participates in departmental meetings and programs, including Quality Improvement, Marketing and Outreach, and Safety.
• Transports medical crew and ill or injured patients in emergency vehicles while complying with North Carolina State Law, the operating policies of UNC Air Care and Ground Transport Services, and manufacturer's specifications.
  
  

Other Information

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met
  
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Valid NC Driver's license
• BLS Certification.
  
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of EMT experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One (1) year of EMT/Transport experience required for Carolina Air Care.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: RDU Ground

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $19.59 - $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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