Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (AEMT) - North

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About the role

Responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols, according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport, observes safety policies, and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues I.V. fluids.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls as an Advanced Life Support Provider when appropriate, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) EMS protocols.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations, learning the impact of medical errors, and reporting actual or potential errors and hazardous conditions.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers, fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of work experience in a busy 911 system.
• Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Certified EMS Vehicle Operator upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license in the current state of residence; driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
• Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC) upon hire.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 – Hazardous Materials Awareness upon hire.

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care, and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.