Emergency Med Tech (EMT) - Emergency Response Team

UNC Health • Raleigh, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Response Team provides basic and advanced life support (BLS and ALS) care during special events, serving event staff, attendees, participants, entertainers, and others onsite. This highly visible role requires exceptional clinical skills, customer service, professionalism, and responsiveness in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The position provides safe, timely transport of medical crew and patients; transport may be routine or require quick action under stressful conditions.

The EMT transports medical crew and ill or injured patients in emergency vehicles while following North Carolina State Law, the operating policies of UNC Air Care and Ground Transport Services, and manufacturer specifications. The role also supports vehicle and equipment readiness, communications, documentation, and continuity of service. This is a per-diem, onsite position with a variable schedule in Raleigh, North Carolina, and standard hours of 4 per week.

Requirements

• EMT certification.
• North Carolina EMT License (NCOEMS).
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• BLS Certification.
• One year of EMT experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Education is not required if the other position qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with crew and other emergency personnel using UHF and VHF radios, pagers, and cellular phones about location, patient status, and other relevant information; use the ground operator's communication book daily.
• Complete preventive maintenance, ensure vehicles have adequate fuel, conduct daily vehicle checks, maintain ambulance cleanliness, and remain familiar with vehicle safety manuals.
• Complete logs, checklists, and reports related to activities, vehicle status, and maintenance; participate in shift-change debriefings to ensure continuity of service.
• Ensure equipment is mission-ready and correct or arrange repair of malfunctioning equipment.
• Monitor road conditions and the full response area, sharing knowledge of changing conditions with coworkers.
• May serve as a lead worker or take on specialized equipment-maintenance responsibilities.
• Participate in departmental meetings and programs, including Quality Improvement, Marketing and Outreach, and Safety.
• Transport medical crew and ill or injured patients in emergency vehicles in compliance with North Carolina State Law, UNC Air Care and Ground Transport Services policies, and manufacturer specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed