EMT Student Academy

EMERGYCARE INC•Erie, PA

4d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The EMS Academy is a full-time, paid nine-week training and education program for people interested in beginning a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The role includes intensive classroom instruction and clinical field training. Participants are expected to maintain a course average of at least 80%, obtain Pennsylvania Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certification by the end of the program, and obtain Pennsylvania Department of Health EMT certification within eight weeks (56 calendar days) after the course ends. Employees may serve as Emergency Vehicle Operators or paratransit personnel as required, or until they obtain the necessary state certification. Participants must be able to work full time for EmergyCare as an EMT for at least one year after receiving state certification. As an EMT, the employee functions within Pennsylvania’s Emergency Medical Services Basic Life Support (BLS) Scope of Practice and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. The work includes providing basic life support and specified field treatment for medical and traumatic emergencies; assessing patients to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritize procedures, and identify when additional assistance is needed; and transporting patients to appropriate medical facilities by ambulance. Medical transportation may also be provided by paratransit van or medical taxi as permitted by the Public Utility Commission. Care must follow established protocols, organizational procedures, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Scope of Practice. The position is based at the Erie headquarters in Erie, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Scheduled hours may include clinical and street experience, study, tutoring, test preparation, and other assigned duties. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position. EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer; protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Be fluent in English, including the ability to read and comprehend written materials, interpret spoken information, and communicate effectively in writing and in person, by telephone, telecommunications, and other electronic devices.
Be able to stand frequently; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Be able to frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Possess a valid driver’s license, with no license suspension in the past two years and no DUI convictions in the past four years.
Have no conviction greater than a summary offense that would prevent obtaining Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS certification.
Pass a post-offer drug test screening.
Not have been excluded or listed as ineligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal programs.
Pass post-offer Act 151 Childline Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance.
Be able to work full time for EmergyCare as an EMT for at least one year from the date state certification is obtained.
Have effective computer skills.
Be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Be able to exercise sound judgment in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in a paid, intensive nine-week classroom and clinical field EMT education program.
Maintain a course average of 80% or higher throughout the course.
Obtain Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certification by the end of the program’s training.
Obtain Pennsylvania Department of Health EMT certification within eight weeks (56 calendar days) after the last day of the course.
Serve as an Emergency Vehicle Operator or paratransit personnel as required, or until the necessary state certification is acquired.
Provide basic life support and specified field treatment for medical and traumatic emergencies in accordance with Pennsylvania EMS protocols and scope of practice.
Assess patients to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritize medical procedures, and determine whether additional assistance is needed.
Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities by ambulance and provide medical transportation by paratransit van or medical taxi as permitted by the Public Utility Commission.
Work full time for EmergyCare as an EMT for at least one year after receiving state certification.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.