Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Job at Geisinger, Berwick, PA

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  • Geisinger
  • Berwick, PA

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Location: Berwick, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Central Region Emergency Medical Services Team Date Posted: 11/21/2024 Job ID: R-69829 Job Summary Provides basic life support and operates vehicle in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols. Job Duties

  • Responds to requests in assigned work area.
  • Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
  • All personnel must use seatbelts when vehicle is in motion.
  • Provides Basic Life Support level of patient care.
  • Assists with routine vehicle and equipment survey which is conducted at outset of assigned shift and after each patient transport encounter; participates in maintaining preparedness for response in assigned work area and participates in exterior and interior washing as required.
  • Participates in the orientation of new hires as applicable.
  • Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, and students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
  • Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
  • Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
  • Familiar with and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
  • Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
  • Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator - Default Issuing Body; Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Default Issuing Body Our Purpose & Values OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work,

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