Emergency Medical Technician (Erie Full Time)
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The EMT evaluates patients and relays pertinent information to medical facilities, working closely with paramedics to provide effective care in accordance with established protocols. Transportation may be by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van. The EMT is accountable for all actions performed as a certified EMT and for the quality of care delivered. The role includes performing basic life-support techniques and specified field treatment for medical emergencies. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The EMT may assist with supervising and training new EMTs, EMS students, and other agency personnel as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an approved EMT course of study.
- Current EMT certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current BLS-CPR certification or recognition as accepted under current EMS Act regulations.
- Successful completion of the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to drive for a minimum of four hours per shift.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients.
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Perform basic life-support techniques and specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely to appropriate facilities by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Work with paramedics to provide effective, efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Be accountable for actions as a certified EMT and for the quality of care delivered.
- Assist with supervision, training, and direction of new EMTs, EMS students, and other outside agency personnel as directed.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
