Emergency Medical Technician/Ambulance Driver
- Job Opening ID
- 2024-189135
- Facility
- Forsyth Medical Center
- Department
- Critical Care Transport
- Work Schedule
- PRN Schedule (free text for specific schedule, if applicable)
- Work Schedule Details
- Availability to work all shifts.
- Category
- Nursing Care Services
- Job Status
- PRN
Overview
The EMT/Ambulance Operator is responsible for providing safe and timely transport of the CCT staff and family of patients being transported between facilities. They will provide basic maintenance to the CCT vehicles and maintain state required supply levels. They may assist the registered nurse/paramedic with patient care as outlined by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
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Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of experience driving emergency vehicles in emergency traffic, required.
- Licensure/Certification: Current NC EMT Certification, required. Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Class or Equivalent, required.
- Additional skills required: Operating knowledge of emergency vehicles equivalent to the Novant Health Critical Care Transport ambulances. Operating knowledge and skill in radio communications. Ability to access, read and interpret maps. Must have exhibited a high degree of reliability, dependability and competency in previous work performance. Must be at least 21 years of age. North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle driving record must meet requirements as set forth by corporate insurance.
- Additional skills preferred: Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".