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About ECU Health EastCare

ECU Health EastCare provides critical care air and ground transportation service and is the only medical transport service in the region accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. There are nine ground units-six mobile ICUs, including one dedicated to children's transport, and three BLS ambulances. EastCare's five air units cover nearly 300,000 miles during more than 3,500 flights every year and are based in Bertie, Craven, Nash, Onslow and Wayne counties. All units provide rapid transportation and advanced medical care to critically ill and injured patients, including trauma, cardiac, medical, high-risk obstetric, burn and pediatric patients, and more.

Position Summary

Operate ambulances, including Mobile Intensive Care and Neonatal Units, to transport sick, injured or convalescent patients to and from the hospital. Responsible for knowledge of the region and reading maps in researching destination.

Administers basic life support/first aid to transported patients, including moving patients in and out of ambulances with knowledge of all applicable medical equipment.

Performs basic ambulance maintenance, inspections, restocking and equipment cleaning daily with vehicle detailing weekly. Performs clerical duties and other duties as assigned.

Responsible for communication of medical information during transport, documentation of appropriate information involving the transport and accounts for transport charges when received. Must adhere to the schedule of duty as assigned.

Maintains required driver training, certifications, continued education, and hospital requirements.

Assists Transportation Staff with duties involving maintenance of ECU Health vehicles.

Minimum Requirements

High School plus less than 1 year of formal training or education.

NC OEMS EMT Certification Licensure, registration or certification required

NC Drivers License & Emergency Medical Technician certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

More than 1 year but less than 2 years experience working with a Rescue Squad or Ambulance Service.

Other Information

Shift: Full-time/Benefit Eligible - Nights with Shift Incentive - 40 hours per week

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Yolanda Bonds, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Yolanda.Bonds@ecuhealth.org