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Job DetailsJob Location: Erie, PA 16502Position Type: Full TimeEmergyCare’s mission is to save lives and positively impact health, well-being and safety in the communities we serve. Job Title: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Positions: Full-time Location: Erie 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 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities and may be required to implement appropriate medical interventions from PA DOH State Protocols and medical command physician orders. The AEMT works closely with the EMT, Paramedic, and other AEMTs 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 AEMT’s, EMT’s, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed. Equipment ALS equipment associated with AEMT skills as defined in the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMT’s. And 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 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the AEMT performs some techniques of an ALS provider as permitted by the PA DOH EMS Scope of Practice for AEMT’s, 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. Conducts patient assessments to assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance, and provides care to all patients, adhering to established protocols and procedures. QualificationsQualifications 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 Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Zoll Rescue Net Patient Care Reporting Database software; Microsoft or Equivalent Internet Browser software; Zoll Rescue Net Crew Scheduling software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word Processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations The Advanced 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 Qualifications Must 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.
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