EMT/Ambulance Operator

EMT/Ambulance Driver

Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Department: Critical Care Transport

Schedule: Full-Time, Nightshift (7pm - 7am) - self scheduling 

Our Critical Care Transport team is a highly specialized unit dedicated to delivering advanced medical care and safely transporting critically ill or injured patients between healthcare facilities. This is an exceptional opportunity to put your advanced EMT skills to work—including EJ insertion, trach management, intubation, and performing chest compressions—while continuously growing your clinical expertise. If you're looking to sharpen your critical thinking in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this is the place for you.

What We Offer:

• Engaged leadership that promotes a positive, collaborative culture
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios (2:1) that allow you to fully utilize your clinical skills
• Autonomy in your daily practice, with the support of a skilled and compassionate team
• Abundant opportunities for professional development and skill advancement
• A strong emphasis on critical thinking and advanced assessment skills
• A team environment that values quality care, teamwork, and excellence

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience driving emergency vehicles in emergency traffic, required.
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Current NC EMT Certification, required.
  • Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Class or Equivalent, required.
• Additional skills required: Operating knowledge of emergency vehicles equivalent to the Novant Health Critical Care Transport ambulances. Operating knowledge and skill in radio communications. Ability to access, read and interpret maps. Must have exhibited a high degree of reliability, dependability and competency in previous work performance. Must be at least 21 years of age. North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle driving record must meet requirements as set forth by corporate insurance.
• Additional skills preferred: Knowledge of vehicle maintenance. 

The EMT/Ambulance Operator is responsible for providing safe and timely transport of the CCT staff and family of patients being transported between facilities. They will provide basic maintenance to the CCT vehicles and maintain state required supply levels. They may assist the registered nurse/paramedic with patient care as outlined by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.