Facility
Hoke HospitalLocation
Raeford, North CarolinaDepartment
Emergency Medical ServicesJob Family
ProfessionalWork 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.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
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
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
1 year of field EMS/Rescue preferred
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
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