Emergency Medical Technician

Mount Nittany Health • PA, PA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a member of the Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services Team whose primary responsibility is to assist the Paramedics with inter-facility transports, assist with non-emergency invalid van transports, and provide quality patient care services in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies and standards, applicable laws, and accepted Emergency Medical Technician practices.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completes an accredited Department of Health national standard curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Ability to work well as a team member as well as work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of current Pennsylvania Department of Health Statewide Basic Life Support protocols.
• Ability to work in low light and confined space conditions.
• Ability to communicate verbally via telephone and radio equipment.
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights.
• Ability to operate an ambulance and paramedic intercept vehicle in the emergency mode, in a safe manner.
• Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption.
• Ability to accurately complete drug calculations.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Ability to use a computer for completion of Patient Care Reports.
• Ability to read and follow road maps; and ability to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping system.
• Ability to effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of patients.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment with reasonable assistance, without any restrictions.
• Ability to properly and effectively use all Basic Life Support equipment within the PA EMT Scope of Practice, without any restrictions.
• Current, valid certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic with a current EMSVO Endorsement.
• Completion of the Hazardous Material Operations level training. Must obtain within one year after hire and renew annually.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Two years (post high school) field experience as an EMT in an actively operating ambulance service is preferred.
• American Heart Association’s Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) preferred.
• Board Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Paramedics with inter-facility transports.
• Assist with non-emergency invalid van transports.
• Provide quality patient care services in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies and standards, applicable laws, and accepted Emergency Medical Technician practices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED