EMT

Suburban EMS•Easton, PA

About The Position

Suburban Emergency Medical Services provides 911 emergency transport, non-emergency transport, and paratransit services to 19 municipalities in Northampton and Monroe County, as well as mutual aid coverage to surrounding agencies. The organization has provided ambulance service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 70 years and is committed to community-focused, quality patient care. Suburban EMS operates 21 ambulances, 2 QRS units, and 20 paratransit vehicles, with more than 140 employees and in-house Billing, Education, and Dispatch Departments. Suburban EMS is seeking full-time and part-time EMTs. Openings are available on day and night shifts at its three Northampton County stations and one Monroe County station. A full job description will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pennsylvania EMT certification.
Pennsylvania-approved CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BLS CPR and AED for Healthcare Professionals.
Required continuing medical education credits as set forth by the State EMS office.
EMSVO certification.
Hazardous Materials R&I.
NIMS 100, 200, and 700.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Respond calmly, efficiently, and promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatcher instructions.
Administer Basic Life Support and treat patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in pre-hospital settings in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Suburban EMS policies.
Assess the nature and extent of injuries or illness and establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Protect patient privacy and patient information in accordance with applicable law, Suburban EMS privacy policies, and professional standards.
Rescue and extricate victims of accidents, sudden illness, or entrapment using appropriate rescue and medical techniques.
Communicate effectively with medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain treatment instructions and arrange patient reception at an appropriate center.
Maintain order at the scene in a professional manner to support patient care.
Complete patient care, insurance, evaluation, and other required forms competently and promptly.
Follow policies and procedures for safety, contamination, and prevention of contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
Educate and train personnel, EMS trainees, and the public.
Drive and operate specially equipped emergency vehicles safely and at a controlled speed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Suburban EMS policies.