Atrium Health EMS Emergency Medical Technician – Interfacility Ground Transport

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) focused on interfacility ground transport within Advocate Health. The EMT will be responsible for providing quality patient care during transport, maintaining vehicle readiness, accurate documentation, and adhering to safety guidelines. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, the ability to work in various weather conditions, and the capacity to handle stressful situations while making critical decisions for patient and crew safety. The role involves direct patient care, including handling potentially infectious diseases and working in environments that may be cramped or noisy. The EMT will operate specialized vehicles and medical equipment, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Current applicable state EMT certification required.
NC EMT-B and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certifications preferred at time of hire; SC EMT-B and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment.
BCLS required.
Approved trauma certification required within 6 months of employment and required to be maintained throughout employment.
Current driver's license (prefer applicable state/SC) with no more than 6 points on license required.
Must have had driver's license for a minimum of 2 years.
Advocate Health approved driving course to be completed within the first week of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
Must have a valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance carrier requirements for driving MedCenter Air vehicles.
Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related to MedCenter air operations.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Operate medium to heavy duty truck with automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes.
Generators, secondary heat and air-condition units, other vehicle systems, isolettes and stretchers.
Non-invasive monitors, AED, oxygen and medical air delivery devices, suction units and other related medical equipment necessary to perform required functions.
All related office equipment and supplies.

Nice To Haves

NC EMT-B and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certifications preferred at time of hire
SC EMT-B and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician required within 90 days of hire
One-year active field pre-hospital experience preferred.
Current driver's license (prefer applicable state/SC)

Responsibilities

Completes skills check in a timely manner with accuracy.
Maintains clean environment to include base and maintaining vehicles in a mission ready status.
Accountable to check and verify established minimum transport vehicle supply levels, restock and clean at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail that accurately reflects assessment and interventions.
Ensures that chart is placed in patient's medical record in a timely manner.
Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards of care.
Follows guidelines and procedures independently when Medical Control is not available via radio or direct consultation.
Assists with other activities which includes but not limited to public relations and marketing activities when needed.
Follows safety guidelines and procedures; ensures seat belts are worn by crew and passengers.
Follows vehicle assignments as needed/directed by department. Maintain flexibility with vehicle assignments including the understanding that vehicle assignments are subject to change from a posted schedule based upon the needs of the department.
Drive in accordance with Advocate Health policy as well as local and state regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program