Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Critical Care Transport

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) for Critical Care Transport based in Pennsylvania. The role involves assuming and maintaining emergency and critical care of patients, ensuring safe transport, and adhering to established medical protocols.

Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED, EMT certification, and CPR certification. The position demands collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and participation in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a licensed driver.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Clearance certificates: Act 34, Act 33, Act 73.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient transport.
• Provide emergency care according to established protocols.
• Drive ambulance and ensure safety in transport.

Skills

Critical care life support

Patient transport safety

Emergency medical protocols

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Job description

## Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Critical Care TransportApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Sharpsburg PA, 15215, 1515 Main Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J268853## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****GENERAL OVERVIEW:**Assumes and maintains emergency and critical care of patients within the transport environment.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish an appropriate plan of care to safely transport critically ill or injured patients.* Provides critical care life support and medical care for the population served according to established standards and protocols and PA DOH regulations.* Serves as an ambassador of AHN Critical Care Transport by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct within the AHN core behaviors.* Provides for safe transport of patients, drives ambulance within PA DOH standards, complies with EVOC operational standards. Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around transport vehicle.* Participates in Critical Care Transport quality assurance activities including case reviews, monthly Team and Safety meetings. Actively participates in PCC and LEAN team activities. Completes all annual education requirements and training.* Completes documentation according to department and regulatory requirements.* Ensures medication and supply inventory in ambulance by completing daily checks and stocking ambulance as needed. Maintains storage of medications within established safety and security controls* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS:**Minimum* High school diploma/GED* 2 years as a licensed driver* Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)* CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement****: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*