Emergency Medical Technician FT Conneaut Lake
About The Position
Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The Emergency Medical technician evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities. The EMT works closely with the paramedic in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols. Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new EMT's and EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed. The Emergency Medical Technician is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the EMT performs all techniques of basic life support, provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. This includes ambulance, wheelchair and medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Possess current certification/recognition in BLS-CPR as is recognized by the current regulations of the EMS Act.
- Successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course.
- Hold a valid Driver's License.
- Able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.
Responsibilities
- Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured.
- Transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities.
- Evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities.
- Works closely with the paramedic in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new EMT's and EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.
- Performs all techniques of basic life support.
- Provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transports patients to the appropriate medical facility via ambulance, wheelchair, or medical van.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
