Transport EMT

at University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group in South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Transport EMT

Job Ref:

R0088289

Category:

Transporter

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

University of Vermont Medical Center

Location:

84 Ethan Allen Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403

Department:

CCS Transport

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day/Night

Hours:

-

Hours per Week:

36

Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled

Pay Rate:

$21.69 – $34.20 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

The UVM HealthNet Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary transport team, planning, providing, and evaluating direct care to patients in all states of health and wellness in the pre-hospital, intra-facility and inter-facility settings. The EMT assists with the necessary treatment and care of patients, whether ill or injured, during the transport, by ground or air ambulance, and in the pre-hospital setting or from one healthcare facility to another.

EDUCATION:

+ High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) required

+ Nationally Registered EMT

+ Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

+ Relevant EMS experience with direct patient care required.

+ 6 months of emergency vehicle operation experience, strongly preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

+ National Registry EMT Certification (NREMT) (required)

+ Must obtain state certification/licensure for assigned location within 14 days of start

+ Must obtain additional state certification/licensure within 1 year of hire as explained below

+ If an employee is assigned to a Vermont location, they must obtain a Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Licensure within 14 days of start. They must also obtain a New York Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification within 1 year of hire

+ If an employee is assigned to a New York location, they must obtain a New York Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification within 14 days of start. They must also obtain a Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Licensure within 1 year of hire

HealthNet Financial Responsibility

+ BCLS Certification (required)

+ NIMS (required within 1 year of hire)

+ HAZMAT Awareness (required within 1 year of hire)

+ EVOC (required within 1 year of hire)

UVMHN See Policy HR-I-02 Certification Reimbursement Program

+ PEARS

+ GEMS

+ Other as approved by HealthNet and/or UVMHN