EMT - Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY: SHIFT TYPE 24 ON 48 OFF

Jan-Care Ambulance; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Jan-Care Ambulance is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician in Durham, NC. This full-time position involves providing compassionate medical care during emergencies and ensuring safe transport of patients. The EMT will attend orientation sessions, respond to emergency calls, and perform vital life-saving procedures consistent with EMS protocols.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, EMT certification, and strong communication skills, along with the physical capability to perform required tasks. They will benefit from extensive training, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Successful completion of evaluations and exams approved by Jan-Care/GEMS.
• Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hospital care to patients and safe ambulance transport.
• Lift and carry patients as required by protocols.
• Document patient information using an approved system.

Skills

General knowledge of EMS operations

Ability to learn through training

Ability to acquire knowledge of road systems

Trauma care skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification

Certification of EMT-8 with the WV OEMS office

Tools

CPR machines

Defibrillator devices

Job description

Position: EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (Full time, 24 on 48 off)

Location: Durham, NC

Job Id: 2684

# of Openings: 4

Position Overview

The primary objective of EMS is to provide safe and compassionate ambulance and medical transportation, while preserving patients' dignity and ensuring community safety.

EMS personnel's job duties include provision of non-emergency convalescent transfer of patients, community event medical stand‑by, and response to emergency calls to assist in the provision of immediate care and transport to the critically sick and injured at the level of training and authorization.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend instruction sessions for orientation, EMS operations, compliance, emergency vehicle operations, maintain EMS certification, and other required programs.
• Provide out‑of‑hospital care to patients and safe ambulance transport in consideration of statewide protocols and medical command direction and assessment to the level of authorization and training under WV EMS Rules and Regulations (64 CFR 48) and guidelines.
• Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 12 lbs alone and 250 lbs with assistance, at a height of 33 inches, for a distance of 10 feet. (WVOEMS)
• Have the ability to hear, comprehend and respond to spoken information from co‑workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, and sounds common to the emergency scene (WV OEMS).
• Verbally communicate in person, via telephone and telecommunications using the English language. Meet the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle with the State of WV (WVOEMS).
• Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions. Document via written or electronic means the patient information utilizing an approved WV OEMS record system.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with the ability to perform all movements needed for providing quality patient care. Bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Inspect EMS equipment to ensure adequate supplies, verify proper operation, refuel and fluid check of assigned ambulance, and report needed maintenance.
• Respond to callback or call‑in emergency situations.
• Assist other emergency personnel as required and complete tasks assigned by company supervisors and management.
• Maintain professional appearance and decorum; perform general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of stations, training facilities and ambulances; be a self‑starter requiring little oversight and be adaptable to change and able to function in a team‑based management structure.
• Perform event stand‑by operations including sporting events, community festivals and other events with a significant number of people.
• Respond to hazardous material incidents at the first responder level; function in other uncommon situations; perform emergency operations during natural disasters and catastrophic events.
• Have basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well‑being; have an understanding of body substance isolation and patients' rights of privacy under HIPAA.
• Have the ability to interact and assist in an appropriate and professional manner with a variety of outside agencies and personnel including medical facility staff such as physicians, nurses, aides, clerical staff, adult and child protective services, social workers, morticians, medical examiners, law enforcement, fire/rescue and communication personnel.

Requirements

• General knowledge of EMS operations, operation of ambulances and proper use of EMS equipment.
• Ability to learn through training, using a wide variety of EMS methods.
• Ability to readily acquire knowledge of the road/street systems and general physical layout of assigned communities.
• Obtain necessary skills including opening and maintaining an airway, ventilating a patient, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilizing certification level–appropriate medications and defibrillator devices. Provide trauma care including assisting in controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wounds, immobilizing injured extremities, necks or spines.

Working Environment / Conditions

EMS operations occur 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all weather conditions. Ambulances and EMS personnel must be prepared to respond at a moment's notice and maintain viable field operations until the situation is resolved or the crew is appropriately relieved or replaced.

EMS personnel operate in an uncontrolled arena of the public. As an EMS crewmember, one must be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to conform to a wide variety of patient types, behaviors and situations. Safety, professionalism and compassion are three critical personal traits necessary to be successful in EMS operations.

Special Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of workforce evaluations and/or equivalent educational screening exam approved by Jan‑Care/GEMS.
• EVO’S must maintain a valid driver's license with good driving history as determined by the insurance company.
• Jan‑Care/GEMS is a drug‑free company and employees must pass initial and random screenings.
• Background checks will be conducted prior to offering employment:
  • OIG list of excluded individuals / Excluded Parties Listing System.
  • Criminal History Check.
  • Driving History.
  • Child/Elder Abuse.
  • Reference.
• The WV Office of EMS will deny certification to individuals convicted of certain crimes.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must maintain valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification.
• Must maintain valid certification of EMT‑8 with the WV OEMS office.
• Proof of TB and Hepatitis vaccination.

Your employment with Jan‑Care Ambulance is contingent upon the successful completion of all onboarding steps once an employment offer is made. Details of those steps will be discussed during the onboarding process.

Benefits of Joining Our Community

• State‑of‑the‑art training center.
• Online Academy with free access to all employees.
• Health Insurance
  • Multi‑tier plan.
• Vision Insurance
  • VSP through MetLife.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • AFLAC
    • STD.
    • Term Life.
    • Accident.
    • Cancer.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Lincoln Financial
    • Eligible at age 21 and 3 months of service.
    • Pre‑Tax (Standard) or Post‑Tax (Roth) options available.
    • Employer match of 50% of first 6% of total deferrals.