Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Greenville Full-Time)
About The Position
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients and safely transports emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities. The AEMT evaluates patients and relays pertinent information to medical facilities, and may implement interventions under Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) State Protocols and medical command physician orders. The role works closely with EMTs, Paramedics, and other AEMTs to provide effective, efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols. The AEMT is accountable for their actions as a certified provider and for the quality of care delivered. The position performs AEMT-scope advanced life support techniques, all basic life support techniques, specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and patient transport using ambulances, wheelchair vehicles, and medical vans. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The AEMT may assist with supervising, training, and directing new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students, and outside agency personnel as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an approved course of study and current certification as an Advanced EMT by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current BLS-CPR certification or recognition as required by current EMS Act regulations.
- Successful completion of the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to drive a minimum of four hours per shift.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients.
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Implement appropriate interventions as permitted by PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders.
- Perform AEMT-scope advanced life support techniques and all basic life support techniques.
- Provide specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Safely transport emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities using ambulances, wheelchair vehicles, and medical vans.
- Coordinate patient care with EMTs, Paramedics, and other AEMTs in accordance with established protocols.
- Assist with the supervision, training, and direction of new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students, and outside agency personnel as directed.
- Maintain accountability for actions as a certified AEMT and for the quality of care delivered.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
