Advanced EMT
About the role
The MaineHealth EMS Base in Norway covers 9 towns, averaging around 5,500 calls per year, with about 70% being 911 calls and 30% transport. The base runs 3 crews 24/7 and has a fourth crew for winter transport as needed. This EMS team works closely with the ER staff at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic life support with additional select advanced life support skills during both pre-hospital and interfacility transport to care for patients when indicated by the patient’s injury or illness in accordance with State protocols and departmental guidelines.
Requirements
Education: Completion of Advanced EMT course, or equivalent, required.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) Advanced EMT license required. Valid driver’s license required; candidates must have a satisfactory driving record with no major violations as defined by company policy or insurer guidelines. Current BLS certification required. Ambulance Vehicle Operators Certification (AVOC) required within six (6) months of hire.
Qualifications
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Skills
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Benefits
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
Pay
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Schedule
Schedules are usually made 2-3 months out, and EMS staff can expect 5 days off in a row every 4 weeks. The base runs several shift structures ranging from 12 to 24-hours in length, including 24-hour shifts from 8A - 8A, 16-hour shifts from 4P - 8A, and 12-hour shifts from either 7P/A - 7A/P or 8A/P - 8P/A. There is common space available for shift downtimes, which also has 8 private bedrooms for use.