Emergency Medical technician, Lehigh and Northampton counties, Full Time and Per Diem opportunities

St. Luke's University Health Network•Fountain Hill, PA

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About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician is a Pennsylvania-certified EMT responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency pre-hospital care and safe, efficient patient transport. The EMT performs care within their certification and the scope of practice regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The role also includes clerical and non-technical duties assigned by St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Service Leadership.

Requirements

Pennsylvania-certified EMT.
Current BLS certification.
EMSVO certification.
Meet Pennsylvania Department of Health driver requirements: be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver's license, observe traffic laws, not be addicted to or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and be free from physical or mental conditions that may impair the ability to drive an ambulance.
Demonstrate tact, courtesy, initiative, and judgment, and be able to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Six months or more of experience as an EMT.
Hazardous Materials R & I certification or higher.
PHTLS certification.
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, or 800.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and the EMT's scope of practice.
Assess the nature and extent of injuries or illnesses and establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Rescue and extricate victims of accidents, sudden illness, or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
Treat patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in other pre-hospital settings.
Provide ambulance stand-by services at sporting events and other activities designated by St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services.
Document assessments, physical findings, and treatment accurately and professionally in approved patient care reports, following departmental policies and state requirements.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and respond to quality-assurance flags in a timely manner.
Complete vehicle and equipment accountability checklists each scheduled shift and maintain vehicle readiness, including cleaning, disinfecting, refueling, and restocking supplies and equipment.
Escalate issues through the appropriate chain of command.
Attend departmental meetings.
Maintain a clean and professional workplace at the assigned ambulance station.
Operate emergency vehicles safely in accordance with state laws and St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services policies.
Model hospital core values and customer-service behaviors in interactions with internal and external customers.
Follow Network and departmental policies concerning employee, patient, and environmental safety, including applicable reporting requirements.
Demonstrate continuous quality improvement in clinical care and outcomes, customer service, operations and processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Comply with Network and departmental attendance and dress-code policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.