EMT-Basic-Brevard

UNC Health Care; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide safe and timely transport of medical crew and patients. Work includes routine transport or high-stress situations requiring quick transport, with on-site shift work in the Pardee - UCC unit, Brevard area.

Requirements include EMT certification, NC EMT license, a valid NC driver’s license, and BLS. At least one year of EMT experience is preferred. Work is full-time with rotating shifts in a 36-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of EMT experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• EMT certification and NC EMT license are required.
• Valid NC driver's license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with crew and emergency personnel via radios, pagers, and cellular devices about location and patient status.
• Performs preventive vehicle maintenance and daily checks; maintains cleanliness and fuel levels.
• Completes logs and reports; participates in shift change debriefings to ensure service continuity.
• Ensures equipment is ready for use; arranges repairs for malfunctioning gear.
• Monitors road conditions and service area, sharing updates with teammates.
• May serve as lead worker or handle specialized equipment maintenance tasks.
• Participates in departmental meetings and quality improvement programs.
• Transports medical crew and patients while complying with state laws and internal policies.

Education

EMT certification

NC EMT License

Driver's license (NC)

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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

• * EMT Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• * North Carolina EMT License (NCOEMS) is required.
• * 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

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - UCC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Urgent Care Brevard

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: PARDPISGAH

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.