Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
About The Position
Provides basic life support and operates vehicles in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols. Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care. Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment. Provide basic life support and gather patient data. Document patient information, condition, and treatment. Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights. Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures. Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients. Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician - State of Pennsylvania
- Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
- Valid Driver's License
- Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Provides basic life support and operates vehicles in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols.
- Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
- Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
- Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.
- Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
- Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- adoption and fertility assistance
- parental leave pay
- military leave pay
- free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
