Ground EMT/Driver | ShandsCair | Full-Time | Variable
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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with 2 years of civilian driving experience.
- Current certification as EMT-B (or higher) in the State of Florida required.
- Candidate must be insurable by the UF Health insurance carrier.
- Specialty certifications required upon hire: BLS.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and certification of completion of a Florida approved Emergency Vehicle Operations driving course (NAPD or EVOC).
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
- assisting with or independently providing direct patient care
- safe ground ambulance operation
- assisting the ShandsCair dispatch center when needed
- staffing of non-emergent transport vehicles as assigned
- providing community outreach and education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
