Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) North Full-Time

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

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General Summary

Responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in accordance with appropriate rules regulations and protocols. according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport observes safety policies and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
• Prepares hangs monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.
• Responds to emergency non-emergency calls as an Advanced Life Support Provider when appropriate according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) EMS protocols.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and error proof systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assessment safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year In busy 911 system. Required

Licenses:

• Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Certified EMS Vehicle Operator Upon Hire Required

Drivers License Statement:

Must possess a valid drivers license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC); National Incident Management System (NIMS)Hazardous Materials Awareness. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiversupport via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy