Emergency Medical Technician - Casual

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide critical care in emergency situations. This role involves assessing patients, administering life-saving treatments, and ensuring safety during medical incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, thriving in high-pressure environments. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive work atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Career Development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Current certification as a Pennsylvania State EMT required.
• Must have valid PA Driver License and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries/illness and administer emergency medical care.
• Drive corporate vehicles to and from specified locations.
• Ensure safety at the scene of a medical event.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Patient Assessment

Basic Life Support

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Certification as a Pennsylvania State EMT

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.57 - $25.53 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Description

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) primary responsibility is to assess injuries/illness, administer emergency medical care, and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. The Emergency Medical Technician through recognized standards of care, continuing education, system developed standard operating procedures and compliance to medically sound policies and procedures, will assess the scene, accurately interrogate and asses the patient, as well as, provide the demanded standard of professional care. The EMT plays a key role in providing basic life support for patients who demand live saving attention. The EMT must keep in mind that not all perceived emergencies are life threating and must be able to deliver the same quality care to these patients as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

1. Maintain a constant state of readiness and fitness for duty. This included the completion of both vehicle and equipment inventories along with and operation check lists. When deficiencies are noted, the EMT will report those findings to management and will take and an active role in mitigating or correcting said deficiency.
2. When assigned to a medical incident, the EMT may drive corporate vehicles to and from specified locations following instructions from the emergency medical dispatcher. While the vehicle is in use, the EMT will adhere to all applicable corporate safety standards and comply with all applicable traffic law to promote a culture of a safety.
3. Upon arrival to the scene of a medical event or emergency. The EMT will ensure a zone of safety within the working area. This includes but is not limited to securing the corporate vehicle in a safe manner and ensuring that the working environment is free obvious or perceived hazards. If possible, the EMT will attempt too safely mitigate any hazards presented, or at the very least, articulate said hazards to any and all parties responding to the same event to promote a culture of safety.
4. Upon engagement with a patient, the EMT will properly complete a thorough assessment of the patient’s clinical condition and when necessary, will deploy the prescribed treatment as defined by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS Statewide BLS Protocols. Additionally, the EMT will adhere to specific corporate clinical care expectations and function as an advocate for patient’s rights and the patient's overall wellbeing. During the course of clinical care, the EMT shall demonstrate competency and proficiency with various type of medical equipment and shall utilize said equipment in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS: Scope of Practice for Emergency Medical Providers.
5. Following a clinical engagement, the EMT will provide a complete and thorough written and/or verbal report to the receiving facility/hospital or other care provider noting a patient’s clinical presentation, any treatment or intervention provided by the EMT, and any other pertinent information as deemed necessary to that specific encounter. Afterward, the EMT will complete any and all necessary documentation or electronic patient care report as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS.
6. At the completion of a patient engagement, the EMT will ensure that their assigned equipment and/or vehicle is efficiently returned to a state of readiness. This includes the restocking of required equipment or supplies, the necessary cleaning and decontamination of reusable equipment, and the cleaning and decontaminating the assigned corporate vehicle.
7. Throughout the course of their duties, the EMT will function as an engaged team member within the organization. This is accomplished by the promotion of a positive attitude, the willingness to learn, and to openly communicate with both their peers and with management. Externally, the EMT will function as an engaged partner in public safety by coordinating with other emergency medical team members, fire department staff, and law enforcement when necessary.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

1. Attends meetings, training, and seminars as required.
2. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives occasional instruction and supervision from the Station Supervisor, District Chiefs and Administration.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

If working on a BLS truck, senior EMT is the crew chief of the unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. May work indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions.
2. Works within average exposures to noises and stress; subject to frequent disruption.
3. Normal exposure to dust/dirt.
4. Periodically works beyond normal work hours or on an as-needed basis.
5. Often work in cramped work spaces within vehicles or on accident scenes that require getting into physically demanding/awkward positions.
6. Regularly wear protective gear, such as goggles, masks, or respirators and gloves.
7. Are exposed to contaminants including blood borne pathogens on a daily basis.
8. Are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable on occasion.
9. May sometimes work in cold or hot temperatures, depending on the work locale.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position of a typical workday:

• Occasionally equals 1-33%
• Frequently equals 34-66%
• Continuously equals 67-100%

STANDING/WALKING:

Continuously. This usually includes: ambulating to and from the emergency vehicle, collecting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances. However, the employee must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to traverse slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc.

SITTING:

Frequently. When responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation. Frequently in station, as the facility is equipped with a small lounge area that is furnished. Employee must be able to sit at a computer to complete trip sheets. Desk chairs are provided.

LIFTING AND CARRYING:

Frequently. Required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights in excess of 100 pounds or more. Employees will need to lift and carry with the assistance of one team member adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed or a chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long back boards, etc., and then efficiently move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high range category may include 5-foot tall, 10 inch diameter oxygen cylinders, and similar medical equipment. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to 120 pounds. The medical equipment containers can weigh approximately fifty pounds or more.

BENDING AND STOOPING:

Frequently. Throughout a work shift the individual will be required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the individual to work in a range of 35 to 65 degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient, lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 30 minutes or more. During any given call, the provider may bend and/or stoop any number of times per incident.

CROUCHING AND KNEELING:

Frequently. Crouching and kneeling may be performed when on the scene, picking up equipment or assisting patients. The actual number of times this is done depends on the particular incident.

CLIMBING:

Occasionally. This is required to ascend and descend stairs or steps, while carrying equipment or a patient secured to an extrication device, and when entering or exiting the emergency vehicle. Generally, the climbing would require that the employee be lifting and carrying heavy objects such as a patient extrication device. Balancing may be required when backing down staircases.

REACHING:

Frequently. Throughout the work shift in order to review monitoring equipment, operate communication equipment, administer oxygen, render care and operate equipment. The employee may also be required to reach in precarious positions, such as in a vehicle, which has been crushed in an accident, or in other confined spaces. If working inside the ambulance en route to a medical facility, the employee will need to reach to access the patient and supplies. Reaching will involve partial to full extension of the arms.

PUSHING AND PULLING:

Frequently. The activities that would require the most force in pushing and pulling is when removing or returning a stretcher to the emergency vehicle, with and without a patient on the stretcher. The weight required to push/pull will vary, depending on the weight on the stretcher or extrication device. Significant pushing will be required if the employee is performing CPR, which can require repetitive pushing and may range from a few minutes to hours. Pushing and pulling is required when operating and closing vehicle doors.

HANDLING OR GRASPING:

Continuously. While working at any given location, continual bilateral gross manipulation is performed in this position. This may be involved when: opening/closing doors; using, handling, carrying and operating medical equipment that may weigh approximately fifty pounds or more, stretcher rails, various handles attached to equipment and tools. The arm and hand must be able to perform all types of positions, including supination and pronation. Hyperextension, extension and flexion of the fingers will be involved, ulnar and radial deviation, abduction and adduction of the hand and wrist will be required. A wide variety of grasping will be required, such as cylindrical grasping, palmer grasping, hook grasping, tip grasping, lateral and spherical grasping.

HAZARDS:

Occasionally. The employee, when responding to emergency situations, may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. There is also exposure to body substances that may contain infectious materials that could cause illness or death. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers. At all times the employee is expected to adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures concerning safety and the prevention of contamination and infection due to bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions.
• Speak clearly under stressful circumstances.
• Accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English.
• Respond physically with speed.
• Operate effectively in loud environments.
• Ability to visualize a scene with clarity with or without the use of corrective lenses.
• Compliance with the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to use auditory perception to engage with a scene and with specific patients. This is accomplished with or without an auditory enhancement device.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skill to perform all tasks related to the patient care.
• Ability to function in varied environmental conditions such as lighted or darkened work areas, extreme heat, extreme cold, or excessive moisture.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written, or typed formats with patients, colleagues, and peers alike.
• Present the cognitive function needed to assess a scene, situation, or patient’s clinical presentation to ensure that the appropriate safety measures are followed and effective clinical care is rendered to the patient.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Handle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function with professionalism under all types of stressful situations; Engage cooperatively with diverse personalities; Ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written, or typed formats with patients, colleagues, and peers alike; Communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect; Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations; Work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential; Analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations; Work independently with minimum supervision for assigned tasks; Exercise sound independent judgment within general Policy and procedural guidelines; Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community; Understand and comply with federal, state and local laws, and company policies, procedures, and rules; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Present the cognitive function needed to assess a scene, situation, or patient’s clinical presentation to ensure that the appropriate safety measures are followed and effective clinical care is rendered to the patient;

Follow orders; Remember and apply concepts, knowledge and principles; Analyze and interpret situations; and appropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnesses.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 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 essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

1. High school diploma or GED required, Associate degree or greater collegiate education preferred
2. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVDT, previously EVOC)
3. Current Certification as a Pennsylvania State- Emergency Medical Technician with Medical Command eligibility
4. Current and valid American Heart Association – BLS for Healthcare Providers credentialing
5. Current (within 90 days of hire) NAEMT Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support credentialing
6. Current (within 30 days of hire) Pennsylvania Act 31 – Mandatory Reporter Training
7. National Incident Management System IS 700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
8. National Incident Management System IS 100: Introduction to the ICS System
9. Hazardous Materials Course- Recognizing & Identifying Hazardous Materials (RIHM)
10. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a field EMS provider preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Valid PA Driver License (minimum class C)
2. Must be at least 18 years of age as mandated by State Vehicle codes.
3. Current and with eligibility for renewal the following clearances:
   • Pennsylvania Act 33 – PA Child Abuse Clearance
   • Pennsylvania Act 34 – PA State Police Criminal History (PATCH)
   • Pennsylvania Act 73 – Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

BENEFITS:

• Vision Insurance
• Career Development

Mutual Aid Ambulance Service Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.