Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
· And much more…GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The EMS Field Training Officer is responsible for assisting with the training, mentoring and evaluation of new and existing personnel, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Emergency Medical Services SupervisorESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support treatment to patients, as well as transportation to appropriate medical facility.
- Assists with precepting students enrolled in local programs.
- Assists with the training, mentorship and evaluation of personnel.
- Assists with pre-employment testing and orientation.
- Facilitates learning to ensure employees acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful employee.
- Serves as a mentor, role model and educational resource for fellow employees.
- Responsible for ensuring employees are performing in accordance with established treatment protocols.
- Functions as a Paramedic.
- Serves as a liaison between the hospital staff and EMS personnel for scheduling transports.
- Performs related tasks and appointed responsibilities as required.QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.Education : Graduation from a Paramedic program. Qualifications :
- Current North Carolina Paramedic, National Registry Preferred.
- Two years experience as a full time Paramedic is desired.
- NCOEMS Level 1 Instructor or Level II instructor preferred.
- Instructor certifications in: BLS, ACLS, PALS/EPC/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS/ITLS preferred.
- Incident Command System (ICS) training. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The amount of physical effort remains fluid throughout the shift, but many excursions are constant. The fixed demands of the job are lifting, securing, and transporting patients to the unit and hospital. To accomplish task an employee is required to twist, bend, walk, run, kneel, and lift. These functions are often accomplished in adverse weather conditions. In addition, this individual must often deal with obese and/or uncooperative in their actions. The duration and weight is dependent on the situation, but employees should be able to lift 100 lbs. and duration of events often lasting greater than one hour per call.EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”Job: Ambulance/Paramedic Organization: Harris EMS Title: EMS Field Training Officer Location: NC-Sylva Requisition ID: 7463-12065
Full-time- ID: #52217163
- State: North Carolina Sylva 28779 Sylva USA
- City: Sylva
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-08-01
- Deadline: 2024-10-01
- Category: Et cetera