Ground EMT/Driver | ShandsCair | Full-Time & PRN Available | Variable Shifts
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
- Current certification as EMT-B (or higher) in the State of Florida required.
- Basic Life Support certification
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Certification of completion of a Florida approved Emergency Vehicle Operations driving course (NAPD or EVOC).
- At least 18 years of age
- 2 years of civilian driving experience
Nice To Haves
- Two years of EMS driving experience preferred.
- Functional understanding of communications equipment including telephone, radios and recording equipment desired.
- Knowledge of navigational terms is desired.
Responsibilities
- Assist with or independently provide direct patient care.
- Provide direct patient care to BLS patients while staffing a BLS ambulance.
- Provide safe ground ambulance operation 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.
- Communicate effectively and work positively in a high stress environment.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to assist in providing community outreach and education.
- Carry out the mission and goals of UF Health /ShandsCair.
- Ensure safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.
- Operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'frequent driver'.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
