Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Emergycare; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergyCare in Erie, PA seeks an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to deliver high-quality pre-hospital care and transport patients to appropriate facilities. The role involves conducting patient assessments, performing ALS and BLS interventions per PA DOH protocols, and coordinating with EMTs, Paramedics, and other providers.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, PA AEMT certification, BLS-CPR, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with Zoll Rescue Net and MS Office; some

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Zoll Rescue Net and MS Office tools.
• Certified PA AEMT or able to obtain certification; BLS CPR.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive 4 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital emergency care and transport patients.
• Perform ALS/BLS interventions per PA DOH protocols.
• Conduct patient assessments and prioritize treatment.
• Assist with supervision and training of staff and students.

Skills

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zoll Rescue Net

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Internet browser

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Location

Erie, PA 16502

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 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities and may be required to implement appropriate medical interventions from PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders. The AEMT works closely with the EMT, Paramedic, and other AEMTs in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols and by performing the following duties.

Personnel Guidance

Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new AEMT’s, EMT’s, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.

Equipment

ALS equipment associated with AEMT skills as defined in the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMT’s. And all BLS equipment including backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulance, and wheelchair vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non‑emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre‑hospital emergency care, the AEMT performs some techniques of an ALS provider as permitted by the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMT’s, 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.

Conducts patient assessments to assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance, and provides care to all patients, adhering to established protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Zoll Rescue Net Patient Care Reporting Database software; Microsoft or Equivalent Internet Browser software; Zoll Rescue Net Crew Scheduling software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word Processing software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Advanced 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 recognized by 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.