Emergency Medical Technician (Erie Part-Time)

Emergycare Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergyCare Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician to deliver basic pre-hospital care and transport patients to appropriate facilities.

The EMT collaborates with paramedics and adheres to established protocols to ensure rapid, high-quality care in emergency and non-emergency scenarios. Candidates must complete an approved course and hold current BLS-CPR certification, Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training, and a valid PA Driver's License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with current BLS-CPR recognition.
• Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training completed and PA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Deliver high-quality emergency and non-emergency medical care per established protocols.
• Assist supervision/training of EMTs and EMS students as directed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The Emergency Medical technician evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities. The EMT works closely with the paramedic in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols and by performing the following duties.Personnel Guided Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new EMT's and EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.Equipment All BLS equipment including backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulance, and wheelchair vehicles.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned.The Emergency Medical Technician is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the EMT performs all techniques of basic life support, provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. This includes ambulance, wheelchair and medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsThe EMT must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must possess current certification/recognition in BLS-CPR as is recognized by the current regulations of the EMS Act. Must have successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course. Hold a valid Driver's License.Other QualificationsMust be able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.