Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

UNC REX Healthcare; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a skilled EMT for emergency transport of medical crews and patients. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, communication with emergency personnel, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will hold EMT certification and have a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid NC Driver's license is required.
• One year of EMT experience or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport medical crew and patients while ensuring compliance with state laws.
• Complete vehicle maintenance checks and maintain cleanliness of ambulances.
• Communicate effectively with emergency personnel.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Education

EMT Certification

Job description

Description

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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Completes logs, checklists and reports related to activities, vehicle status and maintenance. Ensures continuity of service by participating in shift change debriefings.
4. Ensures that equipment is in a state of mission readiness. Corrects or arranges for repair of any malfunctioning equipment.
5. Maintains awareness of road conditions and entire response area, sharing knowledge of changing conditions with co-workers.
6. May serve as lead worker or take on specialized equipment maintenance responsibilities.
7. Participates in departmental meetings and programs, including Quality Improvement, Marketing and Outreach, and Safety.
8. 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:
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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Post-Acute Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No