Emergency Medical Technician

PA, United States (On-site)

Serves as a member of the Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services Team whose primary responsibility is to assist the Paramedics with inter-facility transports, assist with non-emergency invalid van transports, and provide quality patient care services in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies and standards, applicable laws, and accepted Emergency Medical Technician practices.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completes an accredited Department of Health national standard curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

• Two years (post high school) field experience as an EMT in an actively operating ambulance service is preferred.

• Ability to work well as a team member as well as work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of current Pennsylvania Department of Health Statewide Basic Life Support protocols.
• Ability to work in low light and confined space conditions.
• Ability to communicate verbally via telephone and radio equipment.
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights.
• Ability to operate an ambulance and paramedic intercept vehicle in the emergency mode, in a safe manner.
• Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption.
• Ability to accurately complete drug calculations.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Ability to use a computer for completion of Patient Care Reports.
• Ability to read and follow road maps; and ability to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping system.
• Ability to effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of patients.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment with reasonable assistance, without any restrictions.
• Ability to properly and effectively use all Basic Life Support equipment within the PA EMT Scope of Practice, without any restrictions.

• Current, valid certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic with a current EMSVO Endorsement. (In Pennsylvania, a certified Paramedic is qualified to function at the EMT level when the position they are working in is designated as such.)
• Completion of the Hazardous Material Operations level training. Must obtain within one year after hire and renew annually.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
• American Heart Association’s Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) preferred.
• Board Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) is preferred.

Receives direct supervision from the Paramedic on-duty and requires only minimal supervision from the Manager Emergency Medical Services.

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• Provides Basic Life Support medical treatment to patients in the pre-hospital setting in accordance with department and Pennsylvania Statewide BLS Treatment Protocols.
  • Responds, when dispatched, to emergency situations in the pre-hospital setting.
  • Assists the Paramedic with preparing equipment to provide Advanced Life Support care.
  • Assists patients with the administration of state approved medications in accordance with Statewide BLS Treatment Protocols.
  • Performs Basic Life Support medical treatments in accordance with Pennsylvania Statewide BLS Treatment Protocols.
  • Responds on inter-facility transfers as requested and/or assigned functioning within the EMT scope of practice.
• Supports and assists licensed health care professionals…