Ground EMT/Driver | ShandsCair | Full-Time | Days

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Ground Emergency Medical Technician-Operator (CCGEMT) is responsible for assisting with or independently providing direct patient care to those individuals assigned to them by the Paramedic or Registered Nurse or when attending BLS patients while staffing a BLS ambulance. Those services shall be provided in a manner that displays compassion, caring and respect. The CCGEMT is responsible for safe ground ambulance operation for interfacility patients, transport crew members, specialty teams and other transport missions as assigned. Other duties may include assisting the ShandsCair dispatch center when needed as well as staffing of non-emergent transport vehicles as assigned. The CCGEMT must be effective with communication, skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal/external personnel. The CCGEMT must also possess excellent interpersonal skills to assist in providing community outreach and education. The CCGEMT is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health /ShandsCair assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 2 years of civilian driving experience.
• Current certification as EMT-B (or higher) in the State of Florida required.
• Must be insurable by the UF Health insurance carrier.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Certification of completion of a Florida approved Emergency Vehicle Operations driving course (NAPD or EVOC) required.
• EMT-Basic (or higher) certification in the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Functional understanding of communications equipment including telephone, radios and recording equipment desired.
• Knowledge of navigational terms is desired.
• Two years of EMS driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or independently provide direct patient care to individuals assigned by the Paramedic or Registered Nurse, or when attending BLS patients while staffing a BLS ambulance.
• Provide services in a manner that displays compassion, caring and respect.
• Operate ground ambulances safely for interfacility patients, transport crew members, specialty teams, and other transport missions.
• Assist the ShandsCair dispatch center when needed.
• Staff non-emergent transport vehicles as assigned.
• Effectively communicate and work positively in a high-stress environment with patients, peers, families, and other internal/external personnel.
• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills to assist in providing community outreach and education.
• Carry out the mission and goals of UF Health /ShandsCair, ensuring safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED