EMT-Basic: Critical Patient Transport & Readiness

UNC Health Care; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Brevard, NC seeks an EMT to provide safe and timely transport for medical crews and patients. The role involves routine and high-stress transports, with rotating shifts and onsite work.

Qualified candidates hold EMT certification, NC EMT license, and BLS; at least 1 year of EMT experience is preferred. You will document activities, maintain equipment, and participate in team meetings to improve service quality.

Qualifications

• EMT certification required.
• NC EMT license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with crew and emergency personnel over radio, pagers, and phones about location and patient status.
• Perform preventive vehicle maintenance and daily checks, ensure fuel, cleanliness, and safety manuals.
• Complete logs, checklists and reports; participate in shift debriefings to ensure continuity of service.
• Ensure equipment is ready; arrange repairs for malfunctioning equipment.
• Monitor road conditions and area; share updates with coworkers.
• May lead a team or handle specialized equipment maintenance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and programs (Quality Improvement, Marketing and Outreach, Safety).
• Transport patients and crew in emergency vehicles in compliance with laws and policies.

Education

EMT Certification

North Carolina EMT License (NCOEMS)

BLS Certification

Job description

UNC Health Care in Brevard, NC seeks an EMT to provide safe and timely transport for medical crews and patients. The role involves routine and high-stress transports, with rotating shifts and onsite work.

Qualified candidates hold EMT certification, NC EMT license, and BLS; at least 1 year of EMT experience is preferred. You will document activities, maintain equipment, and participate in team meetings to improve service quality.