Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Advanced

PARKVIEW EMS

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of patients at treatment facility. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPittsburgh, PA
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

****This is specifically for overnight shifts during the week, Monday-Friday. Hours are subject to change****


Job Summary
  • Treats and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility.
 
General Accountabilities
  • Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives emergency vehicle to specified location. 
  • Maintains contact with dispatcher.
  • Determines nature and extent of illness or injury to establish necessary first aid procedures or need for additional assistance.
  • Administers prescribed first aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle.
  • Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of patients at treatment facility.
  • Assists in removal of patients from emergency scene and transfer of patients to treatment center.
  • Assists admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information related to patient's vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.
  • Maintains emergency vehicles and medical and communication equipment.
  • Provides appropriate documentation in a timely fashion.
  • Assists professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.
  • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
 
Job Qualifications
  • Education: NREMT-B, EMT- B, EMT-A, CPR
  • Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures 
 
Skills
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives. 
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason. 
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions. 
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 
  • Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Provides recognition for results. 

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