Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care Transport

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician for Critical Care Transport on the night shift. The role provides first responder services, assesses injuries, and delivers safe ground transport with basic life support.

You will operate ambulances, coordinate with dispatch, review patient charts, and ensure vehicle readiness while adhering to transport policies. Minimum qualifications include EMT-B certification, a PA driver's license, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year EMT experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of EMS operations and ambulance vehicles.
• Driver's License PA required upon hire (DL Pennsylvania).

Responsibilities

• Operates emergency vehicle, most notably ambulance.
• Provides basic life support within scope of practice.
• Completes post-transport duties such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking.
• Assists with coordination with dispatcher and transfer centers.
• Maintains documentation of patient charts and transport details.
• Ensures ambulances are ready and within response benchmarks.

Skills

EMT experience

MS Office

EMR knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

# Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care TransportFull-TimeNight ShiftDepartmentMedevac Ground AmbulanceShift DetailsNight Shift, 1.0Apply NowJob IDwd-JR139386PostedOctober 13, 2026# Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care TransportApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Acts as a first responder on the accident, emergency, or interfacility transport. Assesses the severity of injuries and assists emergency healthcare providers to deliver care to patients. Provides safe and timely ground transport of patients, while providing basic life support within scope of practice. Operates emergency vehicles including ambulance. **Job Duties*** Operates emergency vehicle, most notably ambulance.* Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.* Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.* Works in conjunction with leadership to ensure ambulances are functioning and serviced and maintains response times within targeted benchmarks.* Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.* Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport from hospitals or accident scenes.* Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).* Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.* Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.* Initiates action to prevent current or potential risk to a patient in an emergency situation.* Follows Enterprise/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* 1 year EMT experience* Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.* Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.* Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.* Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.* Knowledge of emergency and ambulance vehicles.* BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire* DL - Driver's License\\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire* EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire or* EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - State of Pennsylvania **Preferred Qualifications*** Associate’s Degree* 3 years EMT experience* Knowledge of vehicle maintenance. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.