Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - AEMT
About The Position
Provides basic life support and operates vehicle in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification
- Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator Certification
- Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Responds to requests in assigned work area.
- Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
- All personnel must use seatbelts when vehicle is in motion.
- Provides Basic Life Support level of patient care.
- Assists with routine vehicle and equipment survey which is conducted at outset of assigned shift and after each patient transport encounter; participates in maintaining preparedness for response in assigned work area and participates in exterior and interior washing as required.
- Participates in the orientation of new hires as applicable.
- Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, and students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
- Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Familiar with and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
- Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
- Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Adoption and fertility assistance
- Parental leave pay
- Military leave pay
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
