Emergency Medical Technician

Facility

Hoke Hospital

Location

Raeford, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Summary

At least one year of field EMS/Rescue or related work experience. Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700. All certifications must be maintained continuously while employed. Must possess and maintain a current North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record. 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. This knowledge being obtained within six months of employment. 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. 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 one hundred pounds (100 lbs) on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 150 lbs. When the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed. Is knowledgeable of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.At least one year of field EMS/Rescue or related work experience. Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700. All certifications must be maintained continuously while employed. Must possess and maintain a current North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record. 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. This knowledge being obtained within six months of employment. 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. 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 one hundred pounds (100 lbs) on a regular basis with the added strength to lift upwards of 150 lbs. When the situation requires, includes moving a patient from a bed to the floor, chair to the floor, or from a stretcher to a bed. Is knowledgeable of the age specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity