AirCare - EMT BLS - Ground Transport

Functions as a member of the transport team and is responsible for the care of ill and injured patients, safe and efficient operation of the vehicle including maintaining the vehicles in mission ready status. Provides patient care while promoting safety and efficiency. Performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Control Physician, either by continuous radio contact or direct consultation. Maintains necessary certifications/licensures, skills, continuing education and complete competency checks as required.

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the transport team and is responsible for the care of ill and injured patients, safe and efficient operation of the vehicle including maintaining the vehicles in mission ready status; Provides patient care while promoting safety and efficiency; Performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Control Physician, either by continuous radio contact or direct consultation; Maintains necessary certifications/licensures, skills, continuing education and complete competency checks as required; Ensures that the ambulance is clean, washed, and kept in a neat and orderly condition each shift; Determines that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by utilizing daily check-off sheets and reporting any known issues; Ensures that the ambulance patient care area is clean, restocked, equipment in working order, and kept in a neat and orderly condition at the beginning of each shift and when necessary to maintain a mission ready status when serving in a patient care role; Obtains necessary signatures and paperwork for each transport; Thoroughly documents medical care and treatments of patients in the EHR

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; North Carolina EMT certification required; BLS required; Advocate Health approved driving course to be completed within 90 days of hire; Must have valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance carrier requirements for driving AirCare vehicles

Nice to have

1 year experience driving emergency vehicles; National Registry EMT; Previous transport or pre-hospital experience

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program