Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) - Duke Life Flight
Company: Duke University
Location: Durham
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke University HospitalDuke University Hospital is consistently
rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around
the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research.
Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and
offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite
containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate
hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms
and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For
2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University
Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology &
heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat,
gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology &
neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham addition to its
hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed
network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices,
urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery
centers.Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is
designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are
consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100
Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American
Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification
Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing
certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered
nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation
Assistance!EMT - Duke University Health System - Duke Life
FlightDuke University Health System seeks to hire a EMT who will
embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.Duke
University Health System's Life Flight team supports over 20
critical care procedures independently. The patient population is
22-23 week gestation neonates to geriatric (all ages). In this
department you work with interdisciplinary teams including, Basic
Life Support EMT's, single provider ALS Paramedic, Clinical Nurses,
Respiratory Therapist (Neo/Peds team) and Critical Care
Paramedics.Job Summary:As a EMT with Duke University Health System,
you will make providing service your priority while caring for the
whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The EMT Driver will
perform a variety of activities associated with the Life Flight/
Life Care Critical Care Transport service to include operation of
the Life Care Critical Care Transport ambulance and medical support
systems, and assist with operations of associated satellite base
and ongoing continuing education outreach program. Responsible for
minor repairs to the unit to include: changing light bulbs,
replenishing fluids, tightening nuts and bolts, inspecting tires,
etc. Responsible for daily maintenance including fueling and
cleaning of vehicle. Responsible for reporting minor and major
repair needs to the site specific Clinical Operations Director.
Responsible for assisting nursing staff with patient care as
requested to include loading and unloading operation of commonly
used equipment and providing family members with information about
and directions to Duke. Responsible for replenishing medical air
and oxygen and medical supplies used during transport. Knowledge of
streets and highways within the response area of the mobile
intensive care unit.Work Hours & Shifts:Full Time: 12 hour shifts -
Day/Night RotatingLocation: Rotating Base (Durham/Duke University
Hospital to Henderson/Maria Parham Hospital)Knowledge, Skills,
Education, and Experience Required/Preferred: High school or
equivalent required Two years experience operating an
ambulance/fire truck equivalent to the Duke mobile intensive care
unit preferred Two years EMT experience with an active EMS provider
preferredLicensure, Certification or Registration
Required/Preferred: Current certification as North Carolina EMT
required Current Class C-drivers license required Current NC EVD
(emergency vehicle driver) certification preferred Current BLS (or
higher) certification required.Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran
status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs
at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.Nearest Major Market: DurhamNearest Secondary Market:
Raleigh
Keywords: Duke University, Durham , Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) - Duke Life Flight, Other , Durham, North Carolina
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