Overview:
Location: NHRMC Orthopedic Hospital - 5301 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Schedule: 12 HR Rotating Shifts
36 HRs per week- Full-time
This position has access to and knowledge of extremely sensitive, private and confidential materials. Ability to maintain the highest standard is required with zero tolerance. The Advanced EMT provides high quality patient care and safe medical transport to sick and injured patients in all age groups, primarily in a non-emergent setting. Patient care will be consistent with approved treatment protocols. The Advanced EMT communicates and coordinates the patient's care in an interdisciplinary model.
Why Choose Novant Health:
* Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
* Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
* 6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package
* Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family
Responsibilities:
Provides safe, compassionate medical care and transportation for patients who do not require emergency-level treatment during transfer.
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Provides basic and advanced emergency medical care within the scope of EMT certification and protocols.
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Safely transports patients between hospitals, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and residences.
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Monitors patient vital signs and overall condition throughout transport.
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Assists patients with mobility, transfers, and activities related to safe transportation.
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Operates and maintains ambulances and medical equipment.
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Communicates patient status and pertinent medical information to receiving healthcare staff.
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Completes accurate patient care reports and transport documentation.
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Ensures patient comfort, dignity, and safety while following infection control and safety procedures.
Qualifications:
* Education: High School or GED, required. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Successful completion of an approved Advanced EMT program (EMT-Intermediate prior to 2017), required.
* Experience: Minimum of one-year experience with a paid emergency services provider, preferred. Two years licensed driving experience, required.
* Licensure/Certification: Current North Carolina Advanced EMT (EMT-Intermediate prior to 2017), required. BCLS, required. ACLS, PALS and ITLS or PHTLS, preferred.
* Additional Skills/Requirements (required):
* Current and valid driver's license required and must meet the requirements of the medical center's insurance carrier.
* Must meet general hospital driving requirements.
* Annual EVO education is required to drive during emergency situations.
* Must be 19 years of age with zero points on driving record.
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