Emergency Medical Technician - Per Diem

1031 Lehigh Valley Health Network EMS; Hazleton Station (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton, PA, is seeking EMS professionals to provide basic life support and assist in emergency medical, traumatic, psychiatric care, and stabilization for patients during accidents, illness scenes, and interfacility transports.

The role supports ambulance stand-by services, ALS collaboration, documentation, and on-scene management. Per diem, day shift, Hazleton EMS Operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED within 2 years of hire.
• Ability to perform under stress in emergencies.
• Ability to multi-task and to utilize critical thinking.
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely under various weather conditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - Upon Hire.
• EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - Upon Hire.
• Driver's License_PA - Upon Hire
• EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Within 1 Year
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization - Within 1 Year

Responsibilities

• Represents the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions and provides stand by services.
• Assists with ALS services for paramedic partners with higher needs and coordinates with emergency services.
• Cares for patients in psychiatric, medical, and traumatic crisis by providing medical, traumatic, and therapeutic services.
• Documents full assessment and treatments in patient care charting software.
• Serves as a member of a two member ambulance crew on emergency and nonemergency calls.
• Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish procedures.
• Responds to dispatcher instructions and drives emergency vehicles.
• Communicates with medical personnel at treatment facilities for instructions.
• Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts, and moves victims from scenes.
• Establishes equipment inspection schedule and ensures compliance; recommends risk reductions.
• Cleans and decontaminates ambulance after transporting or treating patients.

Skills

Under stress performance

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-B Certification

Driver's License PA

PHTLS

PEARS

EMSVO

BLS Certification

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care 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 health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Performs basic life support (BLS) services and assists in emergency medical, traumatic, psychiatric care, and stabilization for patients in accidents or illness scenes and during transportation to medical facilities and/or during interfacility transports.

Job Duties

• Represents the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events and provides ambulance stand by services, when necessary.
• Assists with advanced life support (ALS ) services for paramedic partners with patients requiring higher levels of care along with emergency scene management and coordination with other emergency services.
• Cares for patients in psychiatric, medical, and traumatic crisis by providing medical, traumatic, and therapeutic services.
• Documents full assessment and treatments in patient care charting software.
• Serves as a member of a two member ambulance crew responding to emergency and nonemergency calls.
• Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Responds to instructions from a dispatcher and drives and operates specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed.
• Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment.
• Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts, and moves victims from scene of accident or catastrophe.
• Establishes an equipment inspection schedule and verifies that all equipment is being inspected and reviewed for compliance and makes recommendations for risk reductions on workplace injuries.
• Cleans and decontaminates ambulance after transporting or treating any patient.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED within 2 years of hire Less than 1 year
• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.
• Ability to multi-task and to utilize critical thinking.
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely under various weather conditions.
• Demonstrates and adheres to program policies and procedures regarding ambulance safety and transport communications.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation Within 1 Year
• PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Within 1 Year
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization - American Heart Association Within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and NIMS 100,200,700 1 year
• Experience working in advanced life support (ALS) or 1 year Pre-hospital experience as an Emergency Medical Technician on an EMS Unit
• EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Work Shift: Day Shift
Address: 119 E Holly St Primary Location: Hazleton- Holly Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Per diem; variable shift and hours Department: 1031-00002 Hazleton EMS Operations

Lehigh Valley Health Network is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.