Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Per Diem

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

93d

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator - Default Issuing Body
• Skills: Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests in assigned work area.
• Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• 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.
• 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

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees