About this Emergency Medical Technician/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician -Cumberland Emergency Management Services-Fulltime And Parttime-Variable Shifts role at Cape Fear Valley Health
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Emergency Medical ServicesJob Family
ProfessionalWork Shift
Summary
Perform patient care and transportation duties. Contributes to a busy metropolitan “advanced life support” ambulance service providing emergency, non-emergency, convalescent, and long-distance service. Obtain and accurately record all available billing information, including signatures. Thoroughly and accurately document physical findings and treatment rendered on a patient care record.Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
Inspect, thoroughly clean, inventory, and restock the ambulance assigned and report any deficiencies in any equipment observed
Inspect and clean areas assigned, including the bays, bathrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, etc. and assist in maintaining the building and grounds in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
Respond to calls and change locations when requested by the supervisor or dispatcher
Handles both routine transfers and emergency calls
Requires the rendering of medical care when encountering patients, including, but not limited to, psychological support, airway and bleeding control, splinting, and bandaging
Drive an ambulance in a safe and smooth manner consistent with good driving practices
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
Certification by the State of North Carolina as an EMT-Basic or EMT required
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as sponsored by American Heart Association required
Completion of NIMS 100, 200, & 700 required
Possess and maintain a current driver’s license
Work Experience:
1 year of field EMS/Rescue or related work experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous material incidents, equipment and supplies employed in pre-hospital care, and of communications equipment used
Working knowledge of locations in assigned County and the cities and locations contained therein, including but not limited to the major streets and landmarks, and of rest homes, convalescence care centers, and nursing homes
Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols
Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel
Knowledgeable of age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
Physical Requirements:
Ability to drive all types of ambulance vehicles with a thorough knowledge of safe driving procedures used in the response of emergency vehicles
Ability to lift and move a minimum of 100 lbs. on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 150 lbs
Strength required when moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed
Hearing, speaking and visual acuity
Must possess the ability to move around numerous physical locations, some within confined areas
Required Licenses and Certifications
EMT - NC Office Of Emergency Medical ServicesCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
