Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
About The Position
Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities and may be required to implement appropriate medical interventions from PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders. The AEMT works closely with the EMT, Paramedic, and other AEMTs in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols and by performing the following duties. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the AEMT performs some techniques of an ALS provider as permitted by the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMT’s, all techniques of basic life support, provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. This includes ambulance, wheelchair and medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Conducts patient assessments to assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance, and provides care to all patients, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current certification/recognition in BLS-CPR as is recognized by the current regulations of the EMS Act.
- Successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course.
- Hold a valid Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- ALS equipment associated with AEMT skills as defined in the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMTs.
- All BLS equipment including backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulance, and wheelchair vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new AEMTs, EMT’s, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.
- Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured.
- Transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities.
- Evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities.
- May be required to implement appropriate medical interventions from PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders.
- Performs some techniques of an ALS provider as permitted by the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMT’s.
- Performs all techniques of basic life support.
- Provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transports patients to the appropriate medical facility via ambulance, wheelchair, and medical van.
- Conducts patient assessments to assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
- Provides care to all patients, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
Benefits
- EmergyCare’s mission is to save lives and positively impact health, well-being and safety in the communities we serve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
