Emergency Medical Technician - Special Events

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Assists with the delivery of patient care based on the medical plan of treatment and protocols using a patient, family-centered approach. Functions as part of a special event medicine team for concerts, sporting events, mass gathering events, and trade shows.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience working as an Emergency Medical Technician
• Computer skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of college education
• 3 years EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation

Responsibilities

• Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for patient and special event medicine team.
• Utilizes assessment and stabilization skills in the provision of patient care.
• Upholds policies and procedures of the critical care transport program while representing it in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains medical equipment, supplies, ambulances, and crew quarters in an organized and clean manner.
• Completes a checklist at start of each assigned shift to ensure operational readiness is maintained.
• Performs activities utilizing equipment and supplies according to hospital policies.
• Completes all documentation including patient care charting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED