EMT

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) has responsibility to provide Basic Life Support skills and to assist the EMT-Paramedic in the delivery of pre-hospital patient care. The EMT will provide that care for neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The EMT will act in accordance with Act 37, Rules and Regulations, PA DOH EMS Protocols, regional and Grand View Health policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Functions as a certified EMT in a BLS or in the Advanced Life Support Unit, performing procedures as outlined by Act 37, PA Rules and Regulations, PA DOH EMS Protocols and to provide quality pre-hospital care to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

• Accepts orders from approved Medical Command physicians, and promptly implements interventions. When appropriate, provides pre-hospital care according to established PA DOH EMS protocols

• Maintains clinical knowledge and skills, in order to provide quality patient care

• Participates in the Performance Improvement Program

• Operates, restocks, and maintains vehicles to ensure a constant state of readiness

• Assists with rescue and extrication of patients. Is able to function safely and effectively in hazardous environments to ensure stabilization and safety of patients and other personnel

• Works with local EMS, fire, and law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort on the patient's behalf

• When Grand View Health EMS business office is closed, obtains information and coordinates efforts to arrange ambulance or wheelchair van transportation

• When not performing the functions of an EMT, functions in the Department of Emergency Medicine according to the job description of the Patient Care Technician, under the direction of the charge nurse and the professional staff

Schedule: Per diem

Qualifications

Education and Experience:High School Diploma/GED, required

Licenses and Certifications:

EMT - Certified, Upon hire, required

Drivers License - PA, Upon hire, required

Basic Life Support (BLS), Upon hire, required

Completion an approved Emergency Vehicle Operators course, required

Benefits:• Medical, Free Dental, Vision Insurance for full time and part time• 403B• Pension Plan• On-site discounted Child Care Center• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year• Free Life Insurance• Free Parking• Paid Time Off• Sick Time• Flexible Spending Accounts• Employee Referral Bonus

Responsibilities as needed