Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (AEMT) - North - Full-Time
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Wellspan Health is hiring an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (AEMT) - North - Full-Time. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician responds to EMS calls, provides health care instruction, prepares patients for procedures, manages IV fluids, and serves as an Advanced Life Support provider according to Pennsylvania DOH protocols, while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining patient, visitor, and staff safety.
Key focus areas include Respond to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport, observing safety policies and operating an emergency vehicle with due regard for others, Provide health care instruction and education to patients and family members, and Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assist in patient assessment.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 1 Year In Busy 911 System, and Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Important skills include Operate Emergency Vehicle, Health Care Instruction, Patient Assessment, Prepare Patients For Procedures, Prepare I.V. Fluids, and Monitor I.V. Fluids. Preferred (not required): IV Fluid Administration, Advanced Life Support Provider, and Emergency Vehicle Operation.
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Job Identification 221401
Job Category Clinical Care
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Shift1 - Day
Locations 1 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, US
Assignment Category Not Applicable
FTE 1
Job Description
Schedule
Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly
0700-1900, 1900-0700, 0700-0700
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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
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Responds to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport, observes safety policies and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
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Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
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Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
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Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues I.V. fluids.
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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:
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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.
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Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Participates in educational programs and in service meetings.
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Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- 1 year In busy 911 system. Required
Licenses:
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Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required and
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Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
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Certified EMS Vehicle Operator Upon Hire Required
Driver's License Statement:
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Courses and Training:
- Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC); National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 – Hazardous Materials Awareness. Upon Hire Required
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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