Advanced EMT
About the Role
The MaineHealth EMS Base in Norway covers 9 towns and averages around 5,500 calls per year, with about 70% of those being 911 and the other 30% being transport. This EMS team works very closely with the ER staff at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital.
Schedule
This base runs several shift structures ranging from 12 to 24 hours in length:
- 24-Hour shift from 8A - 8A
- 16-Hour shift from 4P - 8A
- 12-Hour shifts from either 7P/A - 7A/P or 8A/P - 8P/A
They run 3 crews 24/7, with a 4th crew that runs in the winter on an as-needed basis. There is common space available for shift downtimes, which also has 8 private bedrooms for use. Schedules are usually made 2-3 months out, and EMS staff can expect 5 days off in a row every 4 weeks.
Summary
The Advanced EMT role can provide basic life support with additional select advanced life support skills during both pre-hospital and interfacility transport to care for their patients when indicated by the patient's injury or illness in accordance with State protocols and departmental guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of Advanced EMT course, or equivalent
- Current applicable state(s) Advanced EMT license
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record with no major violations as defined by company policy or insurer guidelines
- Current BLS certification
- Ambulance Vehicle Operators Certification (AVOC) required within six (6) months of hire
Preferred Skills
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology