Job Description
36/48, 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am
Rotating 2-week schedule:
Week 1: Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday
Week 2: Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday
Responsibilities
The EMT, under the supervision of the EMS Supervisor/manager or EMS Director, is responsible for the pre-hospital care of patients requiring care as the result of illness/injury and is responsible for the direction of patient care at the basic life support level. The EMT delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. He/she demonstrates an interest in a patient centered approach to total pre-hospital care. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other healthcare providers. The EMT shall be responsible for assisting with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre-hospital care of patients and for coordinating emergency medical care and transportation.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- CPR Certification
- Current EMT Certification in PA with Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator Certification
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800, 100 & 200 training obtained within 60 days of hire date
- Hazmat Awareness Training obtained within 60 days of hire date
- Current Valid Driver's License
Providing high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve in eastern Pennsylvania, Tower Health includes seven hospitals that ensure advanced medicine, a wide array of essential services, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to patient-centered care. Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. We invite you to explore our facilities and choose the path that’s right for you.