What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician-B - Full Time - Varied Shifts position at WellSpan Health?
Full Time 72 hours per bi-weekly pay Varied Shifts Full Benefits
Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the Coordinator – Pre-Hospital Services or Regional Manager Pre-Hospital Services, responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to patients in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols, according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice. If assigned to ED entrance, you will follow all policies and procedures of the health system.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- If assigned to ED entrance, you will follow all policies and procedures of the health system.
Qualifications
- Minimum Experience:
- 3 - 6 months
- Minimum Education:
- High School or G.E.D.
- Required Certification:
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) OR Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification in PA; BLS certification
- Required Courses:
- Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course
- Physical Demands:
- Frequent prolonged standing/walking
- Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
- Lifts supplies/equipment
- Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching