Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / Contract (Casual) Mt Pleasant EMS
About The Position
Provides emergency medical care to sick and injured patients in prehospital and hospital environments and communicates effectively with the people and departments involved in administering emergency medical care. Performs basic and advanced EMS skills, including interventions and medication and vaccine administration, using basic and advanced equipment on an EMS vehicle or within the AEMT’s scope of practice. The role includes driving an emergency vehicle, providing advanced life support and transporting critically ill or injured patients, completing required documentation, and maintaining EMS equipment, supplies, and medication accountability. Employees must follow regulatory standards and the company’s code of business conduct, policies, and training requirements. They must protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA and company privacy and information-security policies. The company prohibits discrimination as described in its equal-opportunity statement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Pennsylvania Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) qualification.
- Valid driver's license.
- American Heart Association CPR.
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Obtain EMSVO within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, or ASLS.
- One year of experience in prehospital care.
Responsibilities
- Drive an emergency vehicle.
- Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury; provide advanced life support and transport critically ill or injured patients in the prehospital setting. Advanced life support includes airway, ventilation, and oxygenation care; cardiovascular and circulation care; immobilization; medication administration by applicable routes; and IV initiation, maintenance, and fluids.
- Complete required documentation according to regulatory standards.
- Maintain equipment and BLS and ALS supply inventories, and account for medications on every EMS unit according to regulatory standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, training requirements, and confidentiality, HIPAA, privacy, and information-security requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
