Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, where your skills will help save lives every day. In this role, you will provide critical emergency medical care and transportation for patients in need. Your responsibilities will include assessing injuries, administering care, and ensuring patient comfort during transport. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other emergency services to ensure the best outcomes for patients. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in challenging situations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Career Development

Qualifications

• Must have current AEMT certification and BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience as a field EMS provider is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and transport for patients.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document care provided.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Patient Assessment

Compassion and Empathy

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Current Certification as AEMT

Tools

Medical Equipment

Emergency Vehicle

Job description

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Overall Objective Of Job

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) primary responsibility is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The AEMT must be able to assess injuries/illness, administer emergency medical care, and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician through recognized standards of care, continuing education, system developed standard operating procedures and compliance to medically sound policies and procedures, will assess the scene, accurately interrogate and asses the patient, as well as, provide the demanded standard of professional care. The AEMT plays a pivotal role in providing comfort, aid, and intermediate level life support to all patients who require pre-hospital care. The AEMT must acknowledge that no two patients are alike and some clinical presentations may not rise to the level of life saving intervention. It is the duty of the AEMT to deploy compassion and empathy during all perceived emergencies and to provide thorough and complete care.

Overall Objective Of Job

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) primary responsibility is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The AEMT must be able to assess injuries/illness, administer emergency medical care, and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician through recognized standards of care, continuing education, system developed standard operating procedures and compliance to medically sound policies and procedures, will assess the scene, accurately interrogate and asses the patient, as well as, provide the demanded standard of professional care. The AEMT plays a pivotal role in providing comfort, aid, and intermediate level life support to all patients who require pre-hospital care. The AEMT must acknowledge that no two patients are alike and some clinical presentations may not rise to the level of life saving intervention. It is the duty of the AEMT to deploy compassion and empathy during all perceived emergencies and to provide thorough and complete care.

Essential Functions Of Job

• Maintain a constant state of readiness and fitness for duty. This included the completion of both vehicle and equipment inventories along with and operation check lists. When deficiencies are noted, the AEMT will report those findings to management and will take and an active role in mitigating or correcting said deficiency.
• When assigned to a medical incident, the AEMT may drive corporate vehicles to and from specified locations following instructions from the emergency medical dispatcher. While the vehicle is in use, the AEMT will adhere to all applicable corporate safety standards and comply with all applicable traffic law to promote a culture of a safety.
• Upon arrival to the scene of a medical event or emergency. The AEMT will ensure a zone of safety within the working area. This includes but is not limited to securing the corporate vehicle in a safe manner and ensuring that the working environment is free obvious or perceived hazards. If possible, the AEMT will attempt to safely mitigate any hazards presented, or at the very least, articulate said hazards to any and all parties responding to the same event to promote a culture of safety.
• Upon engagement with a patient, the AEMT will properly complete a thorough assessment of the patient’s clinical condition and when necessary, will deploy the prescribed treatment as defined by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS Statewide BLS or AEMT Protocols. Additionally, will the AEMT will adhere to specific corporate clinical care expectations and function as an advocate for patient’s rights and there overall wellbeing. During the course of clinical care, the AEMT shall demonstrate competency and proficiency with various type of medical equipment and shall utilize said equipment in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS: Scope of Practice for Emergency Medical Providers.
• Following a clinical engagement, the AEMT will provide a complete and thorough written and/or verbal report to the receiving facility/hospital or other care provider noting a patient’s clinical presentation, any treatment or intervention provided by the AEMT, and any other pertinent information as deemed necessary to that specific encounter. Afterward, the AEMT will complete any and all necessary documentation or electronic patient care report as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS.
• At the completion of a patient engagement, the AEMT will ensure that their assigned equipment and/or vehicle is efficiently returned to a state of readiness. This includes the restocking of required equipment or supplies, the necessary cleaning and decontamination of reusable equipment, or by cleaning and decontaminating the assigned corporate vehicle.
• Throughout the course of their duties, the AEMT will function as an engaged team member within the organization. This is accomplished by the promotion of a positive attitude, the willingness to learn, and to openly communicate with both their peers and with management. Externally, the AEMT will function as an engaged partner in public safety by coordinating with other emergency medical team members, fire department staff, and law enforcement when necessary.
  
  

Other Duties Of Job

• Attends meetings, training, and seminars as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.
  
  

Supervision Received

Receives occasional instruction and supervision from the Station Supervisor, District Chiefs and Administration.

Supervision Given

Provides occasion instruction to EMT crew member.

Working Conditions

• May work indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Works within average exposures to noises and stress; subject to frequent disruption.
• Normal exposure to dust/dirt.
• Periodically works beyond normal work hours or on an as-needed basis.
• Often work in cramped work spaces within vehicles or on accident scenes that require getting into physically demanding/awkward positions.
• Regularly wear protective gear, such as goggles, masks, or respirators and gloves.
• Are exposed to contaminants including blood borne pathogens on a daily basis.
• Are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable on occasion.
• May sometimes work in cold or hot temperatures, depending on the work locale.
  
  

Physical/Mental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position of a typical workday:

• Occasionally equals 1-33%
• Frequently equals 34-66%
• Continuously equals 67-100%
  
  

Standing/Walking

Continuously. This usually includes: ambulating to and from the emergency vehicle, collecting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances. However, the employee must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to traverse slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc.

Sitting

Frequently. When responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation. Frequently in station, as the facility is equipped with a small lounge area that is furnished. Employee must be able to sit at a computer to complete trip sheets. Desk chairs are provided.

Lifting And Carrying

Frequently. Required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights in excess of 100 pounds or more. Employees will need to lift and carry with the assistance of one team member adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed or a chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long back boards, etc., and then efficiently move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high range category may include 5-foot tall, 10 inch diameter oxygen cylinders, and similar medical equipment. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to 120 pounds. The medical equipment containers can weigh approximately fifty pounds or more.

Bending And Stooping

Frequently. Throughout a work shift the individual will be required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the individual to work in a range of 35 to 65 degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient, lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 30 minutes or more. During any given call, the provider may bend and/or stoop any number of times per incident.

Crouching And Kneeling

Frequently. Crouching and kneeling may be performed when on the scene, picking up equipment or assisting patients. The actual number of times this is done depends on the particular incident.

Climbing

Occasionally. This is required to ascend and descend stairs or steps, while carrying equipment or a patient secured to an extrication device, and when entering or exiting the emergency vehicle. Generally, the climbing would require that the employee be lifting and carrying heavy objects such as a patient extrication device. Balancing may be required when backing down staircases.

Reaching

Frequently. Throughout the work shift in order to review monitoring equipment, operate communication equipment, administer oxygen, render care and operate equipment. The employee may also be required to reach in precarious positions, such as in a vehicle, which has been crushed in an accident, or in other confined spaces. If working inside the ambulance en route to a medical facility, the employee will need to reach to access the patient and supplies. Reaching will involve partial to full extension of the arms.

Pushing And Pulling

Frequently. The activities that would require the most force in pushing and pulling is when removing or returning a stretcher to the emergency vehicle, with and without a patient on the stretcher. The weight required to push/pull will vary, depending on the weight on the stretcher or extrication device. Significant pushing will be required if the employee is performing CPR, which can require repetitive pushing and may range from a few minutes to hours. Pushing and pulling is required when operating and closing vehicle doors.

Handling Or Grasping

Continuously. While working at any given location, continual bilateral gross manipulation is performed in this position. This may be involved when: opening/closing doors; using, handling, carrying and operating medical equipment that may weigh approximately fifty pounds or more, stretcher rails, various handles attached to equipment and tools. The arm and hand must be able to perform all types of positions, including supination and pronation. Hyperextension, extension and flexion of the fingers will be involved, ulnar and radial deviation, abduction and adduction of the hand and wrist will be required. A wide variety of grasping will be required, such as cylindrical grasping, palmer grasping, hook grasping, tip grasping, lateral and spherical grasping.

Hazards

Occasionally. The employee, when responding to emergency situations, may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. There is also exposure to body substances that may contain infectious materials that could cause illness or death. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers. At all times the employee is expected to adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures concerning safety and the prevention of contamination and infection due to bloodborne pathogens.

Other Physical Requirements

• Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions.
• Speak clearly under stressful circumstances.
• Accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English.
• Respond physically with speed.
• Operate effectively in loud environments.
• Ability to visualize a scene with clarity with or without the use of corrective lenses.
• Compliance with the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to use auditory perception to engage with a scene and with specific patients. This is accomplished with or without an auditory enhancement device.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skill to perform all tasks related to the patient care.
• Ability to function in varied environmental conditions such as lighted or darkened work areas, extreme heat, extreme cold, or excessive moisture.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written, or typed formats with patients, colleagues, and peers alike.
• Present the cognitive function needed to assess a scene, situation, or patient’s clinical presentation to ensure that the appropriate safety measures are followed and effective clinical care is rendered to the patient.
  
  

Mental Requirements Of The Position

Handle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function with professionalism under all types of stressful situations; Engage cooperatively with diverse personalities; Ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written, or typed formats with patients, colleagues, and peers alike; Communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect; Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations; Work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential; Analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations; Work independently with minimum supervision for assigned tasks; Exercise sound independent judgment within general Policy and procedural guidelines; Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community; Understand and comply with federal, state and local laws, and company policies, procedures, and rules; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Present the cognitive function needed to assess a scene, situation, or patient’s clinical presentation to ensure that the appropriate safety measures are followed and effective clinical care is rendered to the patient;

Follow orders; Remember and apply concepts, knowledge and principles; Analyze and interpret situations; and appropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnesses.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 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 essential functions.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate degree or greater collegiate education preferred
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVDT, previously EVOC)
• Current Certification as a Pennsylvania State- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with Medical Command eligibility
• Current and valid American Heart Association – BLS for Healthcare Providers credentialing
• Current (within 90 days of hire) NAEMT Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support credentialing
• Current (within 30 days of hire) Pennsylvania Act 31 – Mandatory Reporter Training
• National Incident Management System IS 700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• National Incident Management System IS 100: Introduction to the ICS System
• Hazardous Materials Course- Recognizing & Identifying Hazardous Materials (RIHM)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians preferred.
  

Work Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a field EMS provider preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Valid PA Driver License (minimum class C)
• Must be at least 18 years of age as mandated by State Vehicle codes.
• Current and with eligibility for renewal the following clearances:
• Pennsylvania Act 33 – PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Pennsylvania Act 34 – PA State Police Criminal History (PATCH)
• Pennsylvania Act 73 – Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Career Development
  
  

Mutual Aid Ambulance Service Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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