Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care Transport

Schuylkill-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Center Valley, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
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Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Acts as a first responder on the accident, emergency, or interfacility transport. Assesses the severity of injuries and assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to patients. Provides safe and timely ground transport of patients, while providing basic life support within scope of practice. Operates emergency vehicles including ambulance.

  • Operates emergency vehicle, most notably ambulance.
  • Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
  • Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
  • Works in conjunction with leadership to ensure ambulances are functioning and serviced and maintains response times within targeted benchmarks.
  • Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
  • Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport from hospitals or accident scenes.
  • Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
  • Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
  • Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
  • Initiates action to prevent current or potential risk to a patient in an emergency situation.
  • Follows Network/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1 year EMT experience
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
  • Knowledge of emergency and ambulance vehicles.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • NREMT EMT-B Basic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or PA EMT-B Basic - State of Pennsylvania
  • Associate’s Degree
  • 3 years EMT experience
  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
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