Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Titusville Full-Time)
About The Position
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured people and safely and efficiently transports emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities. The AEMT evaluates patients, relays relevant information to medical facilities, and may implement medical interventions under Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) State Protocols and medical command physician orders. The AEMT works 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. Duties include techniques within the AEMT scope of practice, all basic life support techniques, specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and patient transport by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van. The position may also assist with supervising, training, and directing new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students, and outside-agency personnel as directed. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an approved Advanced EMT course of study and current certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current BLS-CPR certification or recognition accepted under current EMS Act regulations.
- Successful completion of the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to drive a minimum of 4 hours per shift.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Provide pre-hospital emergency care in accordance with established protocols and the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMTs.
- Implement appropriate medical interventions under PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders when required.
- Perform basic life support techniques and specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities using an ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Remain accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered.
- Assist with supervision, training, and direction of new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students, and outside-agency personnel as directed.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
