Emergency Medical Technician

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State seeks a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (Grade 6) to join the university's emergency response team. The role involves responding to medical emergencies, assessing patients, and delivering on-scene and inter-facility care in line with EMT standards.

Requires PA EMS certification, CPR, EMSVO, a valid license, and fit testing. Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with ALS providers, operating ambulances, maintaining equipment, and supporting training and quality

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania EMT certification and CPR on hire.
• EMS Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) and a valid driver's license required.
• Fit testing for respiratory masks is mandatory.
• ICS 100/200/700 and HAZMAT Awareness training within 30 days of hire.
• 1,040 hours of 911 experience and 6–12 months of relevant field work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies based on dispatch information.
• Assess patients and determine illness or injury extent.
• Provide emergency medical aid on scene and during transport within standard practices.
• Apply bandages, splints, oxygen, AED, and other treatments as appropriate.
• Prepare patient for transport and monitor condition during transit.
• Assist patients into/out of the ambulance and coordinate with ALS providers.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatcher and receiving facilities.
• Complete EMS charts and documentation within 24 hours of service call.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment checks; report repairs as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient assessment

On-scene medical aid

Transport patient care

Communication with dispatcher

Documentation

Vehicle operation

Team collaboration

Education

PA EMS Certification

CPR certification

EMS Vehicle Operator (EMSVO)

Valid Driver's License

Respiratory mask fit testing

ICS 100/200/700

HAZMAT Awareness Training

911 experience (1,040 hours)

Tools

AED operation

Oxygen delivery equipment

Stretcher and backboard

Job description

Penn State is searching for a full time Emergency Medical Technician - Grade 6 to join the team. Duties include:### * Respond to medical emergencies based on dispatch information* Assess patients; determine extent of illness or injury* Perform emergency medical aid on the scene and during transport within the limits of current emergency medical technician(emt) standard practices, including application of bandages and/or splints, administration of oxygen, artificial resuscitation, medication, and automated external defibrillator(aed)* Prepare patient for transport according to established protocols and monitor patient's condition* Assist patients into and out of ambulance* Assist advanced life support providers with patient care management, as required* Maintain radio contact and regular communication with dispatcher, medical facility, police/fire department, and other responding units* Obtain instructions regarding treatment, arrange for medical facility reception, and provide hospital and health center personnel with information related to patient's vital signs, circumstances of emergency, and care administered* Complete pennsylvania state-required emergency medical services(ems) charts within 24 hours of a service call concerning patient information, care given, number and type of call, etc.* Complete appropriate patient care, billing, vehicle checklists, and other documentation* Utilize various equipment and emergency medical apparatus in performing emergency medical services to include two-way radio, oxygen tank/mask, stretcher, backboard, aed, etc.* Operate university vehicles to transport patients in accordance with pennsylvania state protocols and guidelines; deliver supplies and materials to campus locations as needed* Maintain ambulance and emergency care related equipment and supplies in a state of readiness as defined by a standardized list* Conduct regular inventory of supplies* Maintain ems facilities and vehicles in a clean and orderly condition* Perform checks of vehicle operation each shift* Checks will include a required list of equipment and supplies, fuel level, tire pressure, headlight and turn signals, emergency and stop flashing lights, doors, windshield wipers, horn and siren, etc.; Clean and wash vehicles as needed* Take ambulance to service garage according to preventive maintenance schedule* Report on the need for repairs to ambulances and equipment to supervisor* Participate in continuing education training and quality improvement activities as it relates to emergency medical services* Complete recertification programs and testing as required* Occasionally provide guidance, training, and direction to part-time employees, students, and trainees; report any issues to supervisor* Move, assemble, and disassemble furniture and equipment* Setup and clean-up chairs, tables, etc. for meetings and other scheduled events* Perform the duties of the health center utility worker as required Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. Requires current Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician Certification, current CPR certification, current EMS Vehicle Operator (EMSVO), a valid Driver's License, and respiratory mask fit testing. Must complete Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 courses, as well as HAZMAT Awareness Training within 30 days of hire. Over 6 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience; must have 1,040 hours of prior 911 experience.