Per Diem EMT

About the role

As a Per Diem EMT with Riddle EMS, you will be a leader and integral component of the pre-hospital care provider team, delivering basic life support and facilitating advanced life support to individuals in need during sudden illness or injury. This fast-paced role involves providing emergent care in a pre-hospital setting while maintaining treatment standards and protocols. You’ll use quick thinking and teamwork to deliver the best possible patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital emergencies.
• Assess and manage care for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients.
• Operate basic and advanced medical equipment as needed.
• Follow established treatment standards and protocols.
• Collaborate closely with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an approved EMT-MAST program or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of practical and written examinations administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Current Pennsylvania certification as an EMT or NREMT.
• Current driver’s license valid in Pennsylvania (copy on file required).
• Current BCLS certification.
• Hazmat Awareness and EVOC certifications required.
• Minimum of two years of pre-hospital basic life support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medications carried for use by EMT-Paramedics in treating patients of all ages.
• Knowledge of resuscitation procedures for all age groups consistent with training and certification.

Preferred Certifications

• NREMT
• PHTLS
• BTLS
• Fire I or equivalent

Benefits

• Access to MLH Education & Development Classes for career growth and professional development.
• Ongoing feedback and career development through performance appraisals and 1:1 communication.
• Employee discounts on various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free parking.

Schedule

Minimum of 36 hours per month, including one weekend shift.