What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (Erie Part-Time) position at EMERGYCARE INC?
Summary Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The Emergency Medical technician evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities. The EMT works closely with the paramedic in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols and by performing the following duties.
Personnel Guided Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new EMT's and EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.
Equipment All BLS equipment including backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulance, and wheelchair vehicles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned.
The Emergency Medical Technician is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the EMT performs all techniques of basic life support, provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. This includes ambulance, wheelchair and medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications:Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
The EMT must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must possess current certification/recognition in BLS-CPR as is recognized by the current regulations of the EMS Act. Must have successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course. Hold a valid Driver's License.
Other Qualifications
Must be able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.
EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $21 - $33