Ground EMT/Driver | ShandsCair | Full-Time & PRN Available | Variable Shifts

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Full-time CCGEMT-Operator to assist with or provide direct patient care in ground ambulance operations, including interfacility transports and staffing non-emergent missions. You will work under Paramedic or RN supervision, prioritizing safety and compassionate care.

This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with dispatch, crews, patients, families, and external teams, while maintaining safety and efficiency throughout the transport

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current EMT-B certification in Florida required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Certification of completion of a Florida approved EVOC driving course required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or independently provide direct patient care in a ground ambulance.
• Operate vehicles for interfacility transports and non-emergent missions as assigned.
• Support ShandsCair dispatch and staffing needs as required.
• Maintain safety and compassionate care across the transport continuum.
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

High stress tolerance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-B certification (State of Florida)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Florida Driver's License

Florida EVOC certification

Job description

Full-time & PRN positions available. Variable shifts

The Critical Care Ground Emergency Medical Technician-Operator (CCGEMT) is responsible for assisting with or independently providing direct patient care to those individuals assigned to them by the Paramedic or Registered Nurse or when attending BLS patients while staffing a BLS ambulance. Those services shall be provided in a manner that displays compassion, caring and respect. The CCGEMT is responsible for safe ground ambulance operation for interfacility patients, transport crew members, specialty teams and other transport missions as assigned. Other duties may include assisting the ShandsCair dispatch center when needed as well as staffing of non-emergent transport vehicles as assigned. The CCGEMT must be effective with communication, skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal/external personnel. The CCGEMT must also possess excellent interpersonal skills to assist in providing community outreach and education. The CCGEMT is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health /ShandsCair assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Licensure/Certifications

• Current certification as EMT-B (or higher) in the State of Florida required.
• Basic Life Support
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
• Certification of completion of a Florida approved Emergency Vehicle Operations driving course (NAPD or EVOC).

Experience

• Two years of EMS driving experience preferred.

Additional Info

• Must be at least 18 years of age with 2 years of civilian driving experience.
• Candidate must be insurable by the UF Health insurance carrier.
• Functional understanding of communications equipment including telephone, radios and recording equipment desired.
• Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'frequent driver'.
• Knowledge of navigational terms is desired.