This role can be filled by an individual holding any of the following national credentials:

• EMT ($22.12-$34.88/hour USD)

• AEMT ($24.24-$38.25/hour USD)

• Paramedic ($27.88-$43.95/hour USD)

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. 

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED) required
• Nationally Registered EMT
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience

• 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