Emergency Medical Technician

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Garner, NC, is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to support mobile care services and patient transport across our adult and pediatric specialty teams.

The role requires active licensure as an EMT or higher (EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic) and a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior clinical EMT experience is preferred; ambulance operations experience is valued. 24/7 coverage and a focus on safe patient handling are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Emergency Medical Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and operation of an ambulance as part of the Medical Center's critical and non-critical transport program.
• Document patient conditions and care per EMT-Basics scope of practice.
• Maintain ambulance readiness through cleaning, inspection, and routine preventive maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Emergency Medical Science

Job description

Overview

The Mobile Care Services team handles more than 19,500 ground transports annually. Utilizing a fleet of 24 ground ambulances and operates type I, II, and III ambulances. The adult and pediatric specialty care teams provide medical transport 24 hours/day. The role of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide patient care and /or operation of an ambulance as part of the Medical Center's critical and non-critical transport program. Provides documentation of BLS patient conditions and cares as needed for patients within the scope limits of practice for an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Cleans and exhibits proper operation of ambulance, associated equipment and work area. Performs routine daily inspections and preventive maintenance of ambulances. Other duties that may be assigned.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Emergency Medical Technician Required - Or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Required - Or Paramedic Required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Emergency Medical Science Preferred

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Preferred 1 Year Emergency Vehicle Operations Preferred