Advanced EMT/Emergency Medical Technician - Cumberland Perry York

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Mechanicsburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mechanicsburg, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The position is responsible for responding to emergencies, assessing patients, and providing treatment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic & Advanced EMT standard curriculum. The role also involves transporting patients according to established protocols and assisting Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. Additionally, the EMT must perform non-emergency routine medical transports using ambulances and wheelchair vans, ensuring complete and appropriate documentation is followed up after each transport.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and assess patients.
• Provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic & Advanced EMT standards.
• Transport patients according to established protocols.
• Assist Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management.
• Perform non-emergency routine medical transports using ambulances and wheelchair vans.
• Complete appropriate documentation after patient transports.

Requirements

• Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certified.
• Current certification as an Advanced EMT in the Commonwealth of PA or eligible for and completion of reciprocity if certified in another state.
• Valid Driver's license required or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA driver's license if out of state.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.

Nice-to-haves

• Six (6) months of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement plans and Extended Illness Bank.
• Life Insurance and Identity Theft Protection.
• Tuition Reimbursement and competitive pay.
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts.