Transport EMT

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join their multidisciplinary transport team. In this role, you will provide and evaluate direct care to patients during transport, whether by ground or air ambulance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be nationally registered as an EMT, and possess relevant emergency medical experience. State licensure is also required within specified timeframes based on location.

Qualifications

• National Registry EMT Certification (required).
• Must obtain state certification/licensure for assigned location within 14 days of start.
• 6 months of emergency vehicle operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in various health states.
• Assist with treatment and care of patients during transport.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary transport team.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency vehicle operation

BCLS Certification

HAZMAT Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Nationally Registered EMT

Job description

The UVM HealthNet Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary transport team, planning, providing, and evaluating direct care to patients in all states of health and wellness in the pre‑hospital, intra‑facility and inter‑facility settings. The EMT assists with the necessary treatment and care of patients, whether ill or injured, during the transport, by ground or air ambulance, and in the pre‑hospital setting or from one healthcare facility to another.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) required
• Nationally Registered EMT
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience

• Relevant EMS experience with direct patient care required.
• 6 months of emergency vehicle operation experience, strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• National Registry EMT Certification (NREMT) (required)
• Must obtain state certification/licensure for assigned location within 14 days of start
• Must obtain additional state certification/licensure within 1 year of hire as explained below
• If an employee is assigned to a Vermont location, they must obtain a Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Licensure within 14 days of start. They must also obtain a New York Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification within 1 year of hire
• If an employee is assigned to a New York location, they must obtain a New York Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification within 14 days of start. They must also obtain a Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Licensure within 1 year of hire

HealthNet Financial Responsibility

• BCLS Certification (required)
• NIMS (required within 1 year of hire)
• HAZMAT Awareness (required within 1 year of hire)
• EVOC (required within 1 year of hire)

UVMHN See Policy HR-I-02 Certification Reimbursement Program

• PEARS
• GEMS
• Other as approved by HealthNet and/or UVMHN