Emergency Medical Technician - EastCare Transport

Ambulance Operator

Operate ambulances, including Mobile Intensive Care and Neonatal Units, to transport sick, injured or convalescent patients to and from the hospital. Responsible for knowledge of the region and reading maps in researching destination.

Administers basic life support/first aid to transported patients, including moving patients in and out of ambulances with knowledge of all applicable medical equipment.

Performs basic ambulance maintenance, inspections, restocking and equipment cleaning daily with vehicle detailing weekly.

Responsible for communication of medical information during transport, documentation of appropriate information involving the transport and accounts for transport charges when received. Must adhere to the schedule of duty as assigned.

Maintains required driver training, certifications, continued education, and hospital requirements.

Assists Transportation Staff with duties involving maintenance of ECU Health vehicles.

Minimum Requirements

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

High School, equivalent or higher is required.

NCOEMS Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required.

NC Drivers License is required.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $25.23

Final compensation will be based on experience.

Other Information

Position: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week

Shift: Rotating

About ECU Health EastCare

ECU Health EastCare provides critical care air and ground transportation service and is the only medical transport service in the region accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. There are nine ground unitssix mobile ICUs, including one dedicated to children's transport, and three BLS ambulances. EastCare's five air units cover nearly 300,000 miles during more than 3,500 flights every year and are based in Bertie, Craven, Nash, Onslow and Wayne counties. All units provide rapid transportation and advanced medical care to critically ill and injured patients, including trauma, cardiac, medical, high-risk obstetric, burn and pediatric patients, and more.