ALS Technical Partner (EMT) - Full Time - Evening Shift
About The Position
The ALS Technical Partner is an EMT-P who provides direct and indirect quality care to patients throughout their treatment course in the Emergency Department. Working with providers, nurses, and ancillary support staff, the role delivers professional care according to established policies and procedures, with attention to patient safety and comfort. ALS Technical Partners work under the direct supervision of ED providers and nurses. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks, 3780 Hecktown Road. The listed schedule is Sunday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m., variable, with holiday rotation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to assess the needs of acutely and chronically ill patients and their families.
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
- Demonstrated age-specific competencies in caring for neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
- Ability to apply advanced knowledge and training, develop and execute a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), American Heart Association, required upon hire.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), American Heart Association, required upon hire.
- BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association, required upon hire.
- Pennsylvania EMT-P Paramedic certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
- Two years of experience in advanced life support service.
- PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, upon hire.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Participate in individualized patient care plans established by the treatment team.
- Implement orders and directives promptly and accurately, and identify their purpose.
- Independently perform clinical tasks and procedures within scope.
- Assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Participate in appropriate emergency response teams, including rapid response teams, code blues, and trauma activations, within EMT-P scope of practice.
- Assist registered nurses in transporting critically ill or injured patients and monitor respiratory status, endotracheal tube position, oxygenation, and ventilation.
- Serve as a department liaison for air and ground EMS.
- Retrieve, clean, store, and return EMS equipment to EMS agencies.
- Assist with restocking EMS agencies.
- Assist in coordinating decontamination and mass casualty events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
