Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Titusville Part-Time)
About The Position
Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients and safely and efficiently transports emergency and non-emergency patients to appropriate medical facilities. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician evaluates patients and relays pertinent 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 patient care in accordance with established protocols. The AEMT is accountable for their actions as a certified provider and for the quality of emergency and non-emergency care delivered. Duties include permitted ALS techniques within the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMTs, all BLS techniques, specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and patient transport by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van. The role also assists with supervising, training, and directing new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students, and outside agency personnel as directed. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function.
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 that meets 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.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Provide pre-hospital emergency care, including permitted AEMT-level ALS techniques, BLS techniques, and specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Implement appropriate medical interventions under PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders when required.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Remain accountable for actions as a certified AEMT and for the quality of care delivered.
- Assist with the 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
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
