Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

EMERGYCARE INC • Erie, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EmergyCare's mission is to save lives and positively impact health, well-being and safety in the communities we serve. This role 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Knowledge of Zoll Rescue Net Patient Care Reporting Database software; Microsoft or Equivalent Internet Browser software; Zoll Rescue Net Crew Scheduling software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word Processing software.
• Must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must possess current certification/recognition in BLS-CPR as is recognized by the current regulations of the EMS Act.
• Must have 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED