Freedom House EMT Trainee

City Of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

397d • $33,280 - $33,280

About The Position

The Freedom House EMT Trainee position is a temporary, part-time role designed to train candidates to become nationally registered Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) through a 12-week training program. This program includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training, preparing trainees for full-time employment with the City of Pittsburgh's Emergency Medical Services after successful completion of the training and certification requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License required.
• Must pass the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) assessment.
• Must obtain EMT-B Certification, EVOC certification, and Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance within 12 weeks of starting the program.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in training classes daily.
• Drive or accompany the driver in an emergency medical vehicle to the site of emergencies as informed by dispatch.
• Maintain radio or other contact with Public Safety Dispatch, EMS Command Staff, EMS Physician, and receiving hospitals.
• Administer treatment to ill or injured patients and provide continued pre-hospital care during transport.
• Lift and carry patients on stretchers from various access areas.
• Complete patient care reports and other required documentation electronically and in hard copy.
• Maintain adequate stock of equipment and supplies and clean medical equipment and vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are in proper working order and report malfunctions to the District Chief.
• Perform activities and functions of other personnel as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days

What This Job Offers

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