About the role
Overview
Safely transports the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART) medical team during inter-facility transfers, emergent scene calls and intercepts with other Emergency Medical Service (EMS) agencies.
Responsibilities
- Completes a safety evaluation based on weather and road conditions prior to accepting a transport request.
- Performs safety inspection on all ground ambulances at the beginning and end of shift.
- Maintains readiness of ground ambulances to respond to transport requests.
- Assists the DHART Medical Crew with restocking, medical bags and equipment. Identifies vehicle mechanical issues. Schedules preventative maintenance/repairs. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on ground ambulances.
- Utilizes road mapping, GPS hardware and software for transports.
- Maintains communication with the DHART for the duration of each transport.
- Serves as a licensed provider and safety officer on ground Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) transports.
- Debriefs with all members of the assigned mission.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED.
- 2 years’ experience in as a licensed driver.
- Must be 21 years of age.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Current NH and VT licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT or Paramedic
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced EMT or Paramedic
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required in accordance with D-H’s Driver Disqualifications Guidelines.
- Current BLS certification required.