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The UVM HealthNet Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary transport team, planning, providing, and evaluating direct care to patients in all states of health and wellness in the pre-hospital, intra-facility and inter-facility settings. The EMT assists with the necessary treatment and care of patients, whether ill or injured, during the transport, by ground or air ambulance, and in the pre-hospital setting or from one healthcare facility to another.
High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) required Nationally Registered EMT Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Relevant EMS experience with direct patient care required. 6 months of emergency vehicle operation experience, strongly preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: National Registry EMT Certification (NREMT) (required) Must obtain state certification/licensure for assigned location within 14 days of start Must obtain additional state certification/licensure within 1 year of hire as explained below If an employee is assigned to a Vermont location, they must obtain a Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Licensure within 14 days of start.
They must also obtain a New York Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification within 1 year of hire If an employee is assigned to a New York location, they must obtain a New York Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification within 14 days of start. They must also obtain a Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Licensure within 1 year of hire HealthNet Financial Responsibility BCLS Certification (required) NIMS (required within 1 year of hire) HAZMAT Awareness (required within 1 year of hire) EVOC (required within 1 year of hire) UVMHN See Policy HR-I-02 Certification Reimbursement Program PEARS GEMS Other as approved by HealthNet and/or UVMHN
About the role
The UVM HealthNet Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary transport team, planning, providing, and evaluating direct care to patients in all states of health and wellness in the pre-hospital, intra-facility and inter-facility settings.
