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

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to EMS calls and support patient care across a variety of settings. The role includes preparing patients for procedures, assisting in assessments, and providing education to patients and families.

This full-time position requires EMT and BLS certifications upon hire, with the potential for additional training and advancement within WellSpan’s EMS programs.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year relevant EMS experience is required.
• EMT certification and BLS required upon hire, as stated in the posting.
• Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification required upon hire as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS calls, emergency or routine transports, with safe vehicle operation.
• Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
• Prepares patients for procedures and assists in assessments.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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.

Job Description

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

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

Driver's License Statement

• 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

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

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.