EMT

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

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 position works rotating shifts as operationally needed, which may include standby and on-call work, and may involve local travel between Independence Health System locations. The EMT has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may coach and mentor other department positions. The role promotes a Lean work culture by supporting consistent use of Lean principles and processes and seeking work process improvements. The employee is expected to take ownership of their motivation, morale, performance, and professional development, and to act consistently with Independence Health System’s missions, vision, and values. The position requires the ability to perform the listed essential functions and meet the physical and working-condition requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher level of 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 curriculum, including CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer.
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 meet the physical and working-condition requirements. For lifting requirements over 50 pounds, lift assistance from a second person and/or a transfer device is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
Five years of 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.
Assess which treatment approach is appropriate to the patient’s illness or injury.
Advocate for patients and communicate with patients and families about their care.
Complete required BLS skills labs, CPR, continuing education, hospital education, and departmental competencies to maintain certification and meet requirements.
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 calls for assistance or transportation.
Coordinate responses with EMS staff, hospital staff, patients, families, and outside agencies to ensure appropriate care and transportation.
Accurately and legibly document patient care on ambulance trip sheets in accordance with state and department policies.
Collect and legibly document required paperwork, including patient billing and record-keeping information.
Inspect assigned vehicles and equipment and perform station duties to ensure supplies and equipment are available and working.
Report missing or broken equipment to a supervisor 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 that may escalate.
Promote Lean principles and processes, seek work process improvements, and take ownership of professional development and performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.