Facility Hoke Hospital Location Raeford, North Carolina Department Emergency Medical Services Job Family Professional Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Perform patient care and transportation duties. Contributes to a busy metropolitan “advanced life support” ambulance service providing emergency, non-emergency, convalescent, and long-distance service. Required to obtain and accurately record all available billing information, including signatures, and to thoroughly and accurately document physical findings and treatment rendered on a patient care record. Workload for the position is considered demanding and the service sets specific performance requirements which must be met. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Inspect, thoroughly clean, inventory, and restock the ambulance assigned and report any deficiencies in any equipment observed to supervisor and/or make repairs, if possible Inspect and clean areas assigned, including the bays, bathrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, etc. and assist in maintaining the building and grounds in a neat, clean, and orderly manner Respond to calls and change locations when requested by the supervisor or dispatcher, handles both routine transfers and emergency calls Receive and answer calls following the medical protocols and standard operating procedures set out by the department and the medical director Render medical care to patients, including, but not limited to, psychological support, airway and bleeding control, splinting, and bandaging Assist advanced life support personnel with skills and procedures as required Drive an ambulance in a safe and smooth manner consistent with good driving practices Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required Current certification by the State of North Carolina as an Advanced EMT required Completion of NIMS 100, 200, & 700 required Possess and maintain a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record required Work Experience: 1 year of field EMS/Rescue preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Thorough working knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous material incidents, equipment and supplies employed in pre-hospital care, and of communications equipment used Thorough working knowledge of locations in Cumberland County and the cities and locations contained therein, especially major streets and landmarks, and of rest homes, convalescence care centers, and nursing homes Ability to work calmly under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols Ability to deal with patients, their families and others in a courteous, compassionate, professional manner under the most adverse circumstances, and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and other emergency and health care personnel Knowledgeable of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served Physical Requirements: Ability to drive all types of ambulance vehicles and a thorough knowledge of safe driving procedures used in the response of emergency vehicles Ability to lift and move a minimum of 100 lbs on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 150 lbs When the situation requires, move patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed Hearing, speaking and visual acuity are required Required Licenses and Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.