Emergency Medical Technician - Special Events

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to assist in patient care per the medical plan and protocols, within a special event medicine team for concerts, sports, mass gatherings, and trade shows.

You will work with a dedicated team, maintain equipment and supplies, ensure a safe environment, and document patient care as part of the critical care transport program, with day shift duties and per diem scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; EMT experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Good verbal and written communication
• PA EMT-B license upon hire
• PA driver's license upon hire

Responsibilities

• Support unit and hospital goals as a department team member
• Maintain equipment and supplies for patient care
• Provide a safe environment for patients and event medicine team
• Use assessment and stabilization skills for patient care
• Uphold policies of the critical care transport program
• Maintain medical equipment, ambulances, and crew quarters
• Complete shift readiness checklists
• Handle documentation including patient care charting

Skills

EMT experience

BLS - Basic Life Support

AHA - American Heart Association

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 years of college education

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

Assists with the delivery of patient care based on the medical plan of treatment and protocols using a patient, family-centered approach. Functions as part of a special event medicine team for concerts, sporting events, mass gathering events, and trade shows.

Job Duties

• Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for patient and special event medicine team.
• Utilizes assessment and stabilization skills in the provision of patient care.
• Upholds policies and procedures of the critical care transport program while representing it in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains medical equipment, supplies, ambulances, and crew quarters in an organized and clean manner.
• Completes a checklist at start of each assigned shift to ensure operational readiness is maintained.
• Performs activities utilizing equipment and supplies according to hospital policies.
• Completes all documentation including patient care charting.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 1 year Experience working as an Emergency Medical Technician
• Computer skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of college education
• 3 years EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation

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.

Equal Employment 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 Information

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 3950 Oakhurst Dr
• Primary Location: Center Valley- Oakhurst Drive
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: per diem variable

Company Culture

• LVHN 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.