Emergency Medical Technician FT Night Shift
About The Position
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, efficient care in accordance with established protocols. The position is based at N Warren ALS in Warren, Pennsylvania, and is full-time on the night shift. The EMT is responsible for actions taken as a certified Emergency Medical Technician and accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency care delivered. Duties include performing basic life-support techniques, providing specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transporting patients by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The EMT also assists with the supervision, training, and direction of new EMTs, EMS students, and other outside-agency personnel as directed. Equipment includes BLS equipment such as backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulances, and wheelchair vehicles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completed an approved EMT course of study and current certification 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 a minimum of four hours per shift.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients.
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Work with paramedics to deliver patient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Perform basic life-support techniques and specified field treatment for medical emergencies.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely to appropriate medical facilities using ambulances, wheelchair vehicles, or medical vans.
- Remain accountable for the quality of care delivered and for actions taken as a certified EMT.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
