EMT

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

13d

About The Position

Provides basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care to people in emergency situations, including patient care and transportation. Completes timely patient transports and operates emergency vehicles. The role requires rotating shifts and may include standby and on-call scheduling based on operational needs. Local travel between Independence Health System locations may be expected. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor to other department positions. The EMT is also expected to promote Lean principles, seek process improvements, take ownership of professional performance and development, and support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher education.
Strong leadership ability, organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License; out-of-state hires must provide a current Department of Motor Vehicle record report and obtain a current Pennsylvania Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Completion of a Pennsylvania-recognized Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).
Current Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-approved Professional Rescuer CPR and AED curriculum.
Certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an EMT-B.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
Ability to perform the essential job functions and the physical and working-condition requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a health care-related field.
Five years’ experience in a pre-hospital setting.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide BLS patient care in accordance with approved standing orders and protocols, department policies, and online medical command, selecting appropriate treatment for the patient’s illness or injury.
Act as a patient advocate and communicate with patients and families about the care being provided.
Complete required BLS skills lab, CPR, continuing education, hospital education, and departmental competencies in a timely manner.
Operate department vehicles safely and lawfully; report traffic violations and other infractions to a supervisor and maintain an accident-free on-the-job record during the evaluation period.
Respond promptly to emergencies and timely to calls for assistance or transportation; coordinate responses with EMS staff, hospital staff, patients, families, and outside agencies.
Accurately and legibly document patient care on ambulance trip sheets and complete required billing and record-keeping paperwork.
Inspect assigned vehicles and equipment and perform station duties to ensure supplies and equipment are available and working; report missing or broken equipment promptly.
Wash and disinfect medical equipment and emergency medical vehicles according to applicable standards.
Arrange ambulance and van scheduling as requested and needed.
Report and document concerns, issues, and undesired events or events with potential to escalate.
Coach and mentor other department positions and promote Lean principles and continual work-process improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.