Emergency Medical Technician

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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About The Position

Serves as a member of the Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services Team. The primary responsibility is to assist Paramedics with inter-facility transports, assist with non-emergency invalid van transports, and provide quality patient care in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies and standards, applicable laws, and accepted Emergency Medical Technician practices.

The position receives direct supervision from the Paramedic on duty and requires only minimal supervision from the Manager Emergency Medical Services. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete an accredited Department of Health national standard curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Ability to work well as a team member and independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of current Pennsylvania Department of Health Statewide Basic Life Support protocols.
• Ability to work in low-light and confined-space conditions.
• Ability to communicate verbally via telephone and radio equipment.
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights.
• Ability to safely operate an ambulance and paramedic intercept vehicle in emergency mode.
• Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption.
• Ability to accurately complete drug calculations.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Ability to use a computer to complete Patient Care Reports.
• Ability to read and follow road maps and use a Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping system.
• Ability to effectively address patients’ emotional and medical needs.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment with reasonable assistance, without restrictions.
• Ability to properly and effectively use all Basic Life Support equipment within the Pennsylvania EMT Scope of Practice, without restrictions.
• Current, valid certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, with a current EMSVO Endorsement. A certified Paramedic in Pennsylvania is qualified to function at the EMT level when the position is designated as such.
• Completion of Hazardous Material Operations level training; must obtain it within one year after hire and renew annually.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renew BLS every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of post-high-school field experience as an EMT in an actively operating ambulance service.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS).
• Board Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).

Responsibilities

• Assist Paramedics with inter-facility transports.
• Assist with non-emergency invalid van transports.
• Provide quality patient care in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies and standards, applicable laws, and accepted Emergency Medical Technician practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED