Emergency Med Tech (EMT) Carolina Air Care
Company: UNC Health Care Systems
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse
employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of
the unique communities we serve.
Emergency Medical Technician needed for Carolina Air Care
Transport
Summary:
Provides safe and timely transport of medical crew and patients.
Work may involve routine transport or may be performed under
stressful situations requiring quick transport. Location of work
may be at various bases throughout central North Carolina and is a
36 hours per week; 12 hour rotating shift position. Prefer prior
experience working with a critical care transport team and must be
able to lift 150 pounds with assistance.
This is 36 hours per week; 12 hours shifts D/N rotation and
weekends.
Responsibilities:
1. Communicates with crew and other emergency personnel over UHF
and VHF radios, pagers, and cellular phones regarding location,
patient status, and other relevant information. Utilizes the ground
operator's communication book daily.
2. Completes all preventative maintenance. Ensures adequate fuel in
vehicles performs daily checks of vehicles and maintains
cleanliness of ambulances. Maintains familiarity with vehicle
safety manuals.
3. Completes logs, checklists and reports related to activities,
vehicle status and maintenance. Ensures continuity of service by
participating in shift change debriefings.
4. Ensures that equipment is in a state of mission readiness.
Corrects or arranges for repair of any malfunctioning
equipment.
5. Maintains awareness of road conditions and entire response area,
sharing knowledge of changing conditions with co-workers.
6. May serve as lead worker or take on specialized equipment
maintenance responsibilities.
7. Participates in departmental meetings and programs, including
Quality Improvement, Marketing and Outreach, and Safety.
8. Transports medical crew and ill or injured patients in emergency
vehicles while complying with North Carolina State Law, the
operating policies of UNC Air Care and Ground Transport Services,
and manufacturer's specifications.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
Valid NC Driver's license
BLS Certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
One (1) year of EMT experience or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: RDU Ground
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Keywords: UNC Health Care Systems, Chapel Hill , Emergency Med Tech (EMT) Carolina Air Care, Other , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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