Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) - North

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Lewisburg, PA is seeking a PRN Emergency Medical Technician to respond to EMS calls and deliver patient care in accordance with PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice, on behalf of our community.

The role requires safe operation of an emergency vehicle, patient and family education, preparation for procedures, and completion of required documentation; EMT, BLS and Advanced EMT certifications on hire, plus a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Driving record must meet WellSpan Risk Management requirements.
• EMT certification and Basic Life Support required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS calls and observes safety policies; operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.

Job description

Responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to patients in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols, according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Schedule

PRN

General Summary

Responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to patients in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols, according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Responds to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport, observes safety policies and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.

Common Expectations

• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• None Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Certified Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses And Training

• Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course. Upon Hire Required

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.