Emergency Medical Tech
Job Summary
• The EMT, under the supervision of the EMS Supervisor/manager or EMS Director, is responsible for the pre-hospital care of patients requiring care as the result of illness/injury and is responsible for the direction of patient care at the basic life support level.
• The EMT delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• He/she demonstrates an interest in a patient centered approach to total pre-hospital care.
• Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• The EMT shall be responsible for assisting with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre-hospital care of patients and for coordinating emergency medical care and transportation.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - highest completed education
Experience
• Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800, 100 & 200 training obtained within 60 days of hire date
• Hazmat Awareness Training obtained within 60 days of hire date
• Current Valid Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• PA EMT Certification obtained within 90 days of hire date
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator Certification obtained within 90 days of hire date
Hospitals and Health Care
Health Care Provider
Full-time