Emergency Med Tech (EMT) (Per Diem) - RDU Ground - Carolina Air Care

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Air Care is a CAMTS-accredited critical care and emergency transportation agency serving North Carolina and surrounding areas. Its helicopter and ambulance operations run 24 hours a day. Carolina Air Care’s ground assets serve the Triangle, including critical care transport teams and two neonatal specialty care teams. The Education Team supports clinical standards through continuing education, evidence-based medicine, equipment training, high-fidelity simulations, research, and new-hire assessments.

The EMT provides safe and timely transport of medical crew and patients. Work may involve routine transport or stressful situations requiring quick transport. This role works a rotating schedule and is based onsite with RDU Ground in Chapel Hill. One year of paid EMT transport experience is required for this Carolina Air Care role; applicants without that experience at the time of application will not be considered.

Requirements

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• BLS certification.
• One year of EMT experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; one year of paid EMT transport experience is required for this role.

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, perform 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.
• Keep equipment mission-ready and correct or arrange repair of malfunctioning equipment.
• Monitor road conditions and the response area, and share information about 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 accordance with North Carolina law, UNC Air Care and Ground Transport Services operating policies, and manufacturer specifications.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits are available; employees of another North Carolina agency who participate in TSERS or ORP may be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed