EMT-Basic - UVA Health Mobile Care (Population Health & Post Acute Care and Community Engagement)

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our team in a groundbreaking initiative aimed to bring essential healthcare services directly to underserved communities. As part of our UVA Health Mobile Care program, you will play a pivotal role in providing vital primary care services and fostering community health and wellness.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and maintain the 29' Mobile Care vehicle to safely transport staff and equipment to and from designated community sites.

• Assist the provider team to deliver high-quality, healthcare services directly to patients within the EMT scope of practice, including handling emergency patient care needs.
• Engage with community members to build trust, rapport, and awareness of available healthcare services.

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent driving record with at least 2 years of experience operating emergency and/or large-sized vehicles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to health equity, social justice, and serving vulnerable populations.
• Assesses and treats ill and injured patients in accordance with local and University Protocols.
• Maintains safety as a primary role throughout all aspects of care and transportation.
• Identifies potential areas for improved care.
• Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and othersper department policy.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
Experience: None
Licensure: Certified as a Health Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Valid Driver's License (VADL) and at least 2 years of driving experience required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. EVOC certification and be a released driver to transport patients required within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, climbing (ladder, steps), and driving. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.