Emergency Medical Technician (Erie Full Time)
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients and safely and efficiently transports emergency and non-emergency patients 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. The role includes care and transport by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, and medical van. The EMT is accountable for their actions as a certified EMT and for the quality of care delivered. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The position may also assist with supervising, training, and directing new EMTs, EMS students, and outside-agency personnel as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an approved EMT course of study.
- Current certification as an EMT by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current BLS-CPR certification or recognition as required by 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic life support and specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely to appropriate medical facilities using an ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Work closely with paramedics to provide patient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Be accountable for actions as a certified EMT and for the quality of care delivered.
- Assist with the 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
