at The University of Vermont Medical Center in South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
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
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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