Advanced Emergency Medical Technician FT Conneaut Lake

EMERGYCARE INC • Conneaut Lake, PA

2d • $22 - $35 • Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Advanced EMT.
• 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.
• Must be able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.
• Performs some techniques of an ALS provider as permitted by the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMTs.
• Performs all techniques of basic life support.
• Provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
• Transports patients to the appropriate medical facility, including ambulance, wheelchair and medical van.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED