About this role
The Mobile Care Services team handles more than 17,500 ground transports annually. Utilizing a fleet of 20 ground ambulances, the adult and pediatric specialty care teams provide medical transport 24 hours/day. The role of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide patient care and/or operation of an ambulance as part of the Medical Center's critical and non-critical transport program. Operates type I, II, and III ambulances. Provides documentation of BLS patient conditions and cares as needed for patients within the scope limits of practice for an EMT-Basic. Cleans and exhibits proper operation of ambulance, associated equipment and work area. Performs routine daily inspections and preventive maintenance of ambulances. Other duties that may be assigned.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Emergency Medical Technician Required - Or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Required - Or Paramedic Required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Emergency Medical Science Preferred
Experience
1 Year Clinical - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Preferred 1 Year Emergency Vehicle Operations Preferred
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- The Emergency Medical Technician provides patient care and operates ambulances as part of the Medical Center's transport program. Responsibilities include documenting patient conditions, cleaning and maintaining the ambulance, and performing routine inspections.
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