EMT/CCT - Critical Care Transport
Job in
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listing for:
UNC Health Care
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-21
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Emergency Services / EMS
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: EMT/Basic CCT - Critical Care Transport
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.
About UNC REX Critical Care Transport
We operate a fleet of 10 state‑of‑the‑art ambulances providing Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT). Our team serves a wide range of patients—from those requiring routine transfers to critically ill patients in need of ventilators, LVADs, or intra‑aortic balloon pumps.
Team Configurations:
- BLS:
Two EMTs - ALS: EMT + Paramedic or RN
- CCT: EMT + Paramedic + Critical Care RN
We average 600 transports per month, collaborating closely with emergency physicians, intensivists, cardiologists, neurologists, and other specialists to provide seamless, expert care from one facility to the next.
Why Join UNC REX CCT?
- Work in a unique, autonomous environment outside the traditional hospital walls
- Be part of an experienced, high‑performing transport team
- Use cutting‑edge medical equipment in a fast‑paced critical care setting
- Make a real impact in patients' lives during some of their most vulnerable moments
Ready to Drive Your Nursing Career Forward?
Apply today to become a vital part of UNC REX's trusted Critical Care Transport team. Your skills, compassion, and quick thinking could make all the difference when seconds count.
Summary:The EMT/Basic Critical Care Transport position requires the EMT to transfer injured or critically ill patients between hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Ability to adapt to new skills and information is essential to succeed in this role. This position is physically demanding and requires excellent driving and customer service skills along with some computer skills. It is essential that EMTs in this capacity are comfortable with providing out‑of‑hospital care and willing to learn new skills to facilitate the transfer of patients.
Responsibilities:
Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives.Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. Attends 75% of departmental continuing education.Identifies expected patient outcomes. Assists the RN or Paramedic as needed in revision of plan of care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. Communicates effectively via the 800 radio using clear speech and professionalism.Demonstrates competence in assisting the RN or Paramedic with the care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Utilizes healthcare organization and departmental, policies, protocols, and procedures in delivery of care. Assists in determining the best mode of transportation for the patient. Operates Rex Hospital patient transport vehicles and ambulances in a safe manner and in accordance with Rex Hospital policies and North Carolina State law, without exception.With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost‑effective care. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment.
Promotes a safe, clean, and secure care environment for all.Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the patient. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates care of individual patients within scope of practice set forth by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services.Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues…
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