Emergency Med Tech; EMT - Emergency Response Team

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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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Completes logs, checklists and reports related to activities, vehicle status and maintenance. Ensures continuity of service by participating in shift change debriefings.
• Ensures that equipment is in a state of mission readiness. Corrects or arranges for repair of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintains awareness of road conditions and entire response area, sharing knowledge of changing conditions with co‑workers.
• May serve as lead worker or take on specialized equipment maintenance responsibilities.
• Participates in departmental meetings and programs, including Quality Improvement, Marketing and Outreach, and Safety.
• 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.

• Education Requirements: None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification; 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: (details not specified).

Work Type:
Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Salary Range: $19.59 - $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range)
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Variable

Location:

US:

NC:

Raleigh

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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