AirCare BLS EMT, BLS Ground Transports; Winston-Salem

Department: 11598 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Patient Transport
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies
Pay Range $21.45 – $32.20
Air Care BLS EMT, BLS Ground Transports (Winston-Salem Base), Full-Time Days

Works as a driver and member of the Critical Care Transport teams, transferring patients between facilities. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, including maintenance of mission ready status, obeying laws and regulations of the highway as well as the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services. Assists transport nurses with the physical component of patient transfer.

High school diploma and one year experience driving emergency vehicles. Previous hospital experience required.

North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician certification or higher, North Carolina Class C driver’s license, Driver’s Training Course (EVOC or CEVO). BCLS AHA certification required.

• Promotes the safe and supportive transport environment for all passengers in the transport vehicle.
• Practices professional and courteous conduct in accordance with the five key values of the institution and the expectations of the Air Care leadership.
• Meets guidelines to satisfy regulatory requirements of NCOEMS.
• Meets patient care guidelines as well as family and patient psychosocial and physical needs to optimize recovery.
• Conserves and maximizes utilization of resources.
• Utilizes knowledge of age/developmental specific care needs during emergency response or when utilizing emergency equipment (vehicle).

Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills. Ability to adapt to various situations in the work environment.

Subject to highly stressful conditions involving multiple personnel, media, and critically ill, injured, occasionally dead or dying patients. Subject to irregular hours. Works outside in heat or cold extremes. Potential for exposure to infectious disease. Moderate to high noise environment. Physically demanding during transport role. Handles emergency or crisis situations professionally.

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms.

• Finger and hand dexterity.

• Talking, hearing, seeing.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 100 lbs. maximum.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• 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.

Benefits and more

• 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.

About Advocate Healthis the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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