AEMT

Suburban EMS•Easton, PA

About The Position

Suburban Emergency Medical Services is seeking full-time and part-time Advanced EMTs to provide emergency and non-emergency medical transport and patient care across its service area in Northampton and Monroe County. The organization operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and has day and night shift openings at its stations in the two counties. AEMTs respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, provide Basic and Advanced Life Support, assess and treat patients in pre-hospital settings, and communicate with medical personnel and receiving facilities. The role also includes rescuing and extricating victims, maintaining scene order, completing required documentation, following safety and contamination-prevention procedures, educating and training personnel and the public, responding to dispatcher instructions, and safely operating emergency vehicles. Patient care and all other duties must comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Suburban EMS policies and procedures. A full job description will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State of Pennsylvania Advanced EMT certification.
Pennsylvania-approved CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification and/or American Heart Association BLS CPR and AED for Healthcare Professionals certification.
Required continuing medical education credits as set forth by the State EMS office.
EMSVO certification.
Hazardous Materials R&I.
NIMS 100, 200, and 700.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly.
Administer Basic and Advanced Life Support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in pre-hospital settings in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Assess the nature and extent of injuries or illnesses and establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Protect patient privacy and the privacy of patient information in accordance with law, Suburban EMS privacy policies, and professional standards.
Treat patients in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Suburban EMS policies, rules, and guidelines.
Rescue and extricate victims of accidents, sudden illness, or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
Communicate with medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions for further treatment or arrange patient reception at an appropriate center.
Maintain order at the scene in a professional manner to support patient care.
Complete patient care, insurance, evaluation, and other required forms competently and promptly.
Follow applicable policies and procedures for safety, contamination, and prevention of contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
Educate and train personnel, EMS trainees, and the public.
Respond promptly to dispatcher instructions.
Drive and operate specially equipped emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Suburban EMS policies.