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

UNC Health; United States; Presencial; USD 27.248 - 38.738; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

State employment benefits

Resumo da vaga

UNC Health is seeking an EMT for Carolina Air Care located in Chapel Hill, NC. The role requires safe transport of patients and medical crews in emergency vehicles. Applicants must have at least 1 year of EMT experience and a valid EMT certification. The position operates on a full-time, rotating schedule.

This role will offer a competitive hourly salary ranging from $19.78 to $28.12 based on experience, and benefits through UNC Health. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes high standards and emergency preparedness.

Qualificações

• Must have 1 year of EMT/Transport experience.
• EMT certification and valid NC Driver's license required.
• BLS Certification necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Transport medical crew and ill or injured patients.
• Complete logs, checklists, and reports.
• Ensure equipment is in a state of mission readiness.

Conhecimentos

EMT experience

Communication skills

Vehicle maintenance

Stress management

Formação

EMT certification

Ferramentas

Communication radios

Emergency vehicles

Descrição da vaga

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.

This EMT will work a full time rotating schedule. The role will transport between UNCMC, Hillsborough Hospital and UNC Chatham and also support Peds/Neo team transports. EMTs for Carolina Air Care MUST have 1 year EMT/Transport experience. Applicants without 1 year paid EMT transport experience at time of application will not be considered for this role.

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.

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 year paid EMT transport experience is required for this Carolina Air Care role.

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: $19.78 - $28.12 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Rotating
• 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.

EEO Statement

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

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

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