Full Time EMT/AEMT Position - Chatham

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

EMT/AEMT is responsible for ambulance operations and emergency/non-emergency care at the basic level in the pre-hospital environment and during ambulance transport of patients.

• Functions on a two person ambulance crew
• Responds to and administers emergency medical services to the general public under the guidance of a licensed physician or as authorized by North Carolina medical practice standards
• Transports injured or ill patients to health care facilities
• Participates in required in-service training programs to remain abreast of changes in techniques in emergency medical service delivery or new methods of treatment
• Performs visual inspections of vehicles, radios, medical equipment and supplies; refuels vehicle and reports unsafe operating conditions of vehicles and radios; restocks supplies as required to maintain operational readiness

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current North Carolina EMT credential
• Have and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of North Carolina
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely and efficiently
• Current AHA BLS required
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize computer systems and programs
• Possess the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication