EMT Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Teamsters - Life Lion EMS Berks County

Location: Reading, PA | Full Time | 1.00 FTE

About the role

An Advanced EMT (AEMT) functions as a care provider in the pre-hospital setting. They are responsible for all aspects of care provided to the sick and injured. The AEMT provides basic life support and some advanced skills, including patient assessment, airway management, use of the automatic defibrillator, and assisting and administering medications to patients. This person is responsible for driving the ambulance in a safe manner under all conditions. The AEMT will work under the direction of a Paramedic and assume a support role. The AEMT must understand all applicable legal, moral, and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service and be dedicated to continued learning through continuing education and maintenance of licensures and certifications.

Eligible candidates may receive a $3,500 sign-on bonus. Evening shift differential: $2.00/hour. Night shift differential: $2.50/hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital care to the sick and injured
• Perform patient assessment and airway management
• Operate automatic defibrillators
• Assist in administering medications to patients
• Drive the ambulance safely under all conditions
• Work under the direction of a Paramedic in a support role
• Maintain understanding of legal, moral, and ethical issues in emergency medical services
• Pursue continued learning through education and certification maintenance

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA BLS certification (required within six months of hire)
• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to operate an EMS vehicle in Pennsylvania
• PA DOH EMSVO certification (required within 30 days of start date)
• ACLS certification (required within 6 months)
• PALS certification (required within 6 months)
• EMT Advanced certification
• Ability to obtain Medical Command authorization through competencies established by the Medical Director
• Hazmat Awareness Training (required within 30 days of start date)
• NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) certification (required within 30 days of start date)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave
• Retirement plans, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation
• Employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• Varied evening shifts