Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Geisinger; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated personnel to provide essential patient care in a clinical environment. This role emphasizes adherence to safety protocols and the delivery of Basic Life Support. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and improving care processes. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and is committed to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Basic Life Support and familiar with patient safety protocols.
• Experience in emergency medical care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests in the assigned work area and provides patient care.
• Participates in safety improvement programs and reports incidents.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Safety Management

Emergency Medical Care

Education

Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Job description

• Responds to requests in assigned work area.
• Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• All personnel must use seatbelts when vehicle is in motion.
• Provides Basic Life Support level of patient care.
• Assists with routine vehicle and equipment survey which is conducted at outset of assigned shift and after each patient transport encounter; participates in maintaining preparedness for response in assigned work area and participates in exterior and interior washing as required.
• Participates in the orientation of new hires as applicable.
• Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, and students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
• Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Familiar with and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
• Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.