Tech EMT - Transport| EMS | PRN

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Florida is hiring for a full-time Tech EMT. This role involves responding to patient transports and providing high standards of care, requiring Florida EMT certification and excellent interpersonal skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in EMS or a healthcare field. Responsibilities also include assisting in trauma and emergency departments when not on transport duties.

Qualifications

• Florida EMT Certification required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• 2+ years of driving experience, insurable by the hospital.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to assigned transports providing high standards of care.
• Ensure safe ground ambulance transport of patients.
• Assist in trauma center and emergency department as needed.

Skills

Ability to learn and adapt to new equipment

Ability to work in highly stressful situations

Customer relations and organization skills

Adherence to Hospital Policy and Florida Department of Emergency Medical Services guidelines

Familiarity with Advanced Life Support patient care equipment

Knowledge of pathophysiology related to cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and neurological systems

Understanding of communication equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Tech EMT - Transport | EMS | PRN

PRN Position

Under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Medical Director, the Transport EMT is accountable for responding to all assigned transports in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing high standards of patient care while ensuring a safe and hazard‑free environment. The Transport EMT is responsible for safe ground ambulance transport of patients, contributing to overall patient care in assessment, treatment, packaging, and transport. This position interacts throughout the facility internally, with patients and their families externally, and requires excellent interpersonal skills for community outreach and education. The Transport EMT will also assist in the trauma center and emergency department when not actively involved in transport, and operates all hospital‑owned vehicles according to local and state standards.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Education: Associate's degree Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Florida EMT Certification
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• 2 or more years of driving experience, insurable by the hospital’s business auto insurance carrier
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Completion of a Florida‑approved Emergency Vehicle Operations driving course (NAPD or EVOC) within 30 days of hire/transfer
• Within six months of hire or transfer: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Advanced Medical Life Support, FEMA IS 100, FEMA IS 200, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, UF Health Jacksonville DECON training

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: National Registry EMT Required Experience: Less than 1 year of EMS or healthcare related field Preferred Experience: Over 2–3 years of field experience in an active 911 Emergency Medical Service or healthcare field Necessary Skills:

• Ability to learn and adapt to new equipment
• Ability to work in highly stressful situations
• Customer relations and organization skills
• Adherence to Hospital Policy and Florida Department of Emergency Medical Services guidelines in providing patient care
• Familiarity with Advanced Life Support patient care equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and neurological systems
• Functional understanding of communication equipment including telephone, radios, recording equipment (some knowledge of navigation terms desired)

Age of Patients Served: All age groups

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Budgetary Responsibility: N/A

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care