Advanced Emergency Medical Technician — Life-Saving EMS

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Effort (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an emergency medical professional to deliver immediate care to accident victims and those with sudden illnesses. The role provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital life support from first contact through transfer to a receiving facility.

You'll serve in ambulance crews, document care, and coordinate with physicians to ensure timely, quality patient outcomes while adhering to safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years pre-hospital EMT-B experience.
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies across all ages.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Proficiency with basic life support and emergency procedures.
• PA certifications: EMT-B and related trainings within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Represent the ambulance service at public events when on duty.
• Document full assessment and treatments in charting systems.
• Provide medical and trauma care to patients in crisis.
• Work as part of a two-person ambulance crew.
• Operate EMS equipment such as defibrillators and monitors.

Skills

EMT-B experience

Patient assessment

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an emergency medical professional to deliver immediate care to accident victims and those with sudden illnesses. The role provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital life support from first contact through transfer to a receiving facility.

You'll serve in ambulance crews, document care, and coordinate with physicians to ensure timely, quality patient outcomes while adhering to safety and infection-control standards.