EMT

Independence Health System Careers • Greensburg, PA

3d

About The Position

Job Summary Provides basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care to persons in emergency situations. Provides patient care and transportation. Completes timely transports of patients. Operates emergency vehicles. Essential Job Functions Scheduled to work rotating shifts as needed. Provides BLS patient care in accordance with the approved standing orders and protocols, department policies and on-line medical command. Is constantly mindful of the treatment modality that will be more appropriate for the patient's illness or injury. Acts as a patient advocate and practices good communication techniques to keep the patient and family informed regarding their care provision. Completes the appropriate BLS skills lab, CPR and continuing education credits as required to maintain certification. Completes all required hospital and departmental education and competencies in a timely manner. Operates department vehicle in a safe and lawful manner. Reports to supervisor all traffic violations and other infractions (both on and off the job). Maintains an accident-free record (on the job) during the evaluation period. Responds without delay to emergencies or in a timely manner to calls for assistance or transportation. Coordinates responses with EMS staff, hospital staff, patients and family and outside agencies so that transportation and care are provided appropriately. Documents patient care on the ambulance trip sheet accurately and legibly in accordance with State and department policies. Collects and legibly documents all required paperwork such as information for patient billing or other record keeping purposes. Inspects assigned vehicle and equipment along with performing other station duties in a timely manner to ensure that equipment and supplies are available and in working order so that proper patient care can be delivered. Reports missing or broken equipment to a supervisor as soon as possible. Washes and disinfects medical equipment and emergency medical vehicles in accordance with appropriate standards. Arranges the scheduling of ambulances and vans in a timely manner as requested and necessary. Reports and documents any concerns, issues or events which are undesired, or which have the potential to escalate. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire)
• Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (PA Recognized)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program for the Professional Rescuer
• Certified by the PA Department of Health as an EMT-B
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in health care related field preferred
• 5 years’ experience in Pre-Hospital setting
• Experience in Healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Provides basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care
• Provides patient care and transportation
• Completes timely transports of patients
• Operates emergency vehicles
• Provides BLS patient care in accordance with the approved standing orders and protocols, department policies and on-line medical command
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Completes the appropriate BLS skills lab, CPR and continuing education credits as required to maintain certification
• Operates department vehicle in a safe and lawful manner
• Responds without delay to emergencies or in a timely manner to calls for assistance or transportation
• Coordinates responses with EMS staff, hospital staff, patients and family and outside agencies
• Documents patient care on the ambulance trip sheet accurately and legibly in accordance with State and department policies
• Inspects assigned vehicle and equipment along with performing other station duties
• Washes and disinfects medical equipment and emergency medical vehicles
• Arranges the scheduling of ambulances and vans in a timely manner
• Reports and documents any concerns, issues or events which are undesired, or which have the potential to escalate
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED