EMT

Independence Health System • Clarion, PA

3h

About The Position

Provides emergency and non-emergency treatment and transportation in pre-hospital and inter-hospital environments at the basic life support level. Works professionally with a variety of people and organizations to provide care to patients and the community.

The EMT provides pre-hospital emergency patient care within the scope of an EMT in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; completes patient care documentation according to Department of Health and departmental guidelines within 24 hours; operates emergency vehicles in accordance with Pennsylvania law; and performs required inspections, inventory, and maintenance of patient care equipment. The EMT also performs station duties as assigned, follows hospital and department policies and procedures, and complies with corporate compliance requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and standards of conduct. Suspected violations must be reported to an immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.

This description is a representative summary of the position’s major duties. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks, duties, or responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
• Hold valid Pennsylvania Department of Health certification as a BLS provider.
• Maintain current successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support and Pre-hospital Trauma/Basic Trauma Life Support programs.
• Hold a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Must not have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the last four years, convicted of reckless driving within the last two years, or had a driver’s license suspended under the point system within the last two years.
• Complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC).
• Complete HAZMAT R&I training within one year of the date of employment.
• Meet additional Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements, including maintaining continuing education credits for EMT certification.
• Have good customer service skills and be able to communicate cooperatively with employees, hospital consumers, and outside organizations using CHEMS.
• Acquire annual continuing education credits to maintain medical command authorization in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital emergency patient care within the scope of an EMT in Pennsylvania.
• Complete patient care documentation according to Department of Health and departmental guidelines and requirements within 24 hours.
• Operate emergency vehicles in accordance with Pennsylvania laws governing their operation.
• Perform required inspections, inventory, and maintenance of patient care equipment.
• Perform station duties as assigned.
• Know and follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct; report suspected violations to the specified contacts.
• Maintain continuing education credits required to maintain EMT certification and medical command authorization.

What This Job Offers

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