• Respond to medical emergencies based on dispatch information

• Assess patients; determine extent of illness or injury

• Perform emergency medical aid on the scene and during transport within the limits of current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) standard practices including application of bandages and/or splints administration of oxygen artificial resuscitation medication and automated external defibrillator (AED)

• Prepare patient for transport according to established protocols and monitor patients condition

• Assist patients into and out of ambulance

• Assist Advanced Life Support providers with patient care management as required

• Maintain radio contact and regular communication with dispatcher medical facility police/fire department and other responding units

• Obtain instructions regarding treatment arrange for medical facility reception and provide hospital and health center personnel with information related to patients vital signs circumstances of emergency and care administered

• Complete Pennsylvania state-required Emergency Medical Services (EMS) charts within 24 hours of a service call concerning patient information care given number and type of call etc.

• Complete appropriate patient care billing vehicle checklists and other documentation

• Utilize various equipment and emergency medical apparatus in performing emergency medical services to include two-way radio oxygen tank/mask stretcher backboard AED etc.

• Operate University vehicles to transport patients in accordance with Pennsylvania state protocols and guidelines; deliver supplies and materials to campus locations as needed

• Maintain ambulance and emergency care related equipment and supplies in a state of readiness as defined by a standardized list

• Conduct regular inventory of supplies

• Maintain EMS facilities and vehicles in a clean and orderly condition

• Perform checks of vehicle operation each shift

• Checks will include a required list of equipment and supplies fuel level tire pressure headlight and turn signals emergency and stop flashing lights doors windshield wipers horn and siren etc.; clean and wash vehicles as needed

• Take ambulance to Service Garage according to preventive maintenance schedule

• Report on the need for repairs to ambulances and equipment to supervisor

• Participate in continuing education training and quality improvement activities as it relates to emergency medical services

• Complete recertification programs and testing as required

• Occasionally provide guidance training and direction to part-time employees students and trainees; report any issues to supervisor

• Move assemble and disassemble furniture and equipment

• Setup and clean-up chairs tables etc. for meetings and other scheduled events

• Perform the duties of the Health Center Utility Worker as required

Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English grammar and arithmetic such as addition subtraction multiplication and division including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas charts tables drawings specifications schedules wiring diagrams together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting preparation interpretation use and checking of reports forms records and comparable data. Requires current Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician Certification current CPR certification current EMS Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) a valid Drivers License and respiratory mask fit testing. Must complete Incident Command System (ICS) 100 200 and 700 courses as well as HAZMAT Awareness Training within 30 days of hire. Over 6 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience; must have 1040 hours of prior 911 experience.

Work Schedule:Rotating

Days Off:Rotating

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT