EMT

Independence Health System; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks an EMT to provide pre-hospital emergency care in Pennsylvania, adhering to PA DOH BLS standards. You will document care within 24 hours, operate emergency vehicles, and maintain equipment while supporting station operations and policy compliance.

The role requires a valid PA driver''s license, EVOC training, Hazmat readiness, and ongoing EMT continuing education with strong customer service in a dynamic, community-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• PA Department of Health BLS certification required.
• EVOC and Hazmat training must be current or completed within one year of employment.
• Valid PA driver''s license.
• No DUI in the last four years; no reckless driving in the last two years.
• Continuing education credits required to maintain EMT certification.
• Strong customer service and cooperative communication with staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital emergency patient care within the scope of an EMT in PA.
• Complete patient care documentation within 24 hours per DOH requirements.
• Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with PA laws.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, inventory, and maintenance.
• Participate in station duties as assigned.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Report suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer, or CEO.

Skills

EMT Certification

PA BLS

EVOC

Hazmat trained

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

PA EMT Certification

EMS Continuing Education

Job description

Provides emergency and non-emergency treatment and transportation in the pre-hospital and inter-hospital environments at the basic life support level. Works with a variety of people and organizations on a professional level to provide care to patients and the community.

Essential Functions

Provides pre-hospital emergency patient care within the scope of an EMT in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Completes all patient care documentation adequately according to DOH and departmental guidelines and requirements within a twenty-four hour timeframe.

Operates emergency vehicles within the Pennsylvania laws governing the operation of such vehicles.

Performs routine inspections as required, inventory, and maintenance of all patient care equipment.

Performs station as needed as assigned.

Maintains familiarity with, and follows all rules of the hospital’s policies and procedures as outlined in the administrative and department policies or procedure manuals.

Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Paramedic Supervisor

Supervises: None

Qualifications

Minimum of 21 years of age.

High school diploma or equivalent or higher.

Valid PA Department of Health certification as a BLS provider.

Maintain current successful completion at all times in the following programs:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support; and
• Pre-hospital Trauma/Basic Trauma Life Support.

Valid PA drivers license.

Must not have been convicted within the last four years of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and within the last two years, has not been convicted of reckless driving, or had a driver's license suspended under the point system.

Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) completion.

HAZMAT R&I training within one (1) year of the date of employment.

Meet all additional requirements as identified by the PA DOH including maintaining continuing education credits to maintain EMT Certification.

Good customer service skills; able to exhibit cooperative communication with other employees, hospital consumers, and outside organizations who utilize CHEMS.

Must acquire continuing education credits to maintain medical command authorization in accordance with the PA DOH requirements annually.

Working Conditions

Physical environment may include working in all ranges of inclement weather conditions, during all hours of the day.

Specific rescue situations may present variable amounts of noise and potentially dangerous work settings during patient care and disentanglement and extrication.

Hazards may include exertion in lifting and transferring patients, exposure to infectious disease, and occasionally working within the vicinity of moving vehicles, power rescue equipment, toxic chemicals, and high voltage.

Must be alert to potential violent patient responses.