Advanced Emergency Medical Technician PT

Paycom - ATS; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

EmergyCare is seeking a Part-time Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) in Erie, PA. The AEMT will provide basic pre-hospital emergency care and safely transport patients to medical facilities, working closely with EMTs and Paramedics.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, current BLS-CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. Experience with PA DOH scope of practice and EMS protocols is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS-CPR certification as per EMS Act regulations.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic pre-hospital emergency care and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Evaluate patient condition and relay information to medical facilities; follow PA DOH State Protocols and medical command orders.
• Supervise and assist with training of new AEMTs, EMTs, EMS students and other personnel as directed.
• Operate EMS equipment and document care and procedures per established protocols.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zoll Rescue Net Patient Care Reporting Database software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word Processing software

Zoll Rescue Net Crew Scheduling software

Microsoft Internet Browser software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Erie, PA 16502, Position Type: Part Time, EmergyCare’s mission is to save lives and positively impact health, well-being and safety in the communities we serve.

Job Title

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Positions

Part-time Openings

Location

Erie

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 Guided

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

include the following: other duties may be assigned.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Computer Skills

• 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

The Advanced EMT must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must have current certification/recognition in BLS-CPR as is recognized by the 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.