Emergency Medical Technician
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Critical Care Transport Emergency Medical Technician (CCT EMT) is responsible for safe transport of Critical Care Transport (BS CCT) Team members and patients in the Bon Secours Critical Care Transport (BS CCT) ambulance and for assisting with patient care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via BS CCT. Responsible for safe operations of Bon Secours Critical Care Transport vehicle/ambulance in varying weather situations while operating in normal traffic and with lights and sirens as dictated by patient condition. The CCT EMT acts as a professional representative of Bon Secours Richmond Health System to the community, as an educator to professional groups and to emergency medical services. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric).
Essential Job Functions Essential Functions
Drives the BS CCT vehicle as needed and to respond to and from transport requests in a safe and appropriate manner
Responsible for daily maintenance of the Bon Secours Critical Care ambulance. Assists with daily checks of equipment and supplies as defined by departmental policy and procedures. Responsible for knowing contents and location of equipment and supplies in the ambulance and in BS CCT medical equipment
Provides and promotes excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
Participates in pre and post transport debriefings in conjunction with other team members involved in the transport
Demonstrates knowledge of the neonatal transport isolette, including but not limited to cleaning, operation and safe loading and unloading into and out of the ambulance.
Documentation of daily vehicle and equipment checks and concerns.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served while on an interfacility transport. Demonstrates expertise in age appropriate care
Assists in patient care at the EMT level as needed. Maintains competency required to carry out CCTEMT roles and responsibilities to include initial and ongoing education requirements per policy
Employment Qualifications
1. Required Minimum Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree in Emergency Medical Technician
2. Emergency Medical Technician - BLS, EVOC required
3. BLS, EVOC instructor certifications preferred
4. 1 year Emergency Medical Technician of experience
5. Excellent driving record
6. Critical Care Transport Experience preferred
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com