Description

Purpose:
Are you looking for an exciting career in Emergency Management Systems?  We are currently hiring for Senior EMT's (AEMT) at our White Rose/CLT location in York, PA and our team is growing! This is a flexible position and requires varied or rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and growth opportunities, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.
• Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings.
• Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient and other healthcare workers in and around CEM vehicles.
• Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.
• Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
• Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications)
• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
• Maintains and ensures adequate vehicle operation including proper fuel, fluid levels, lights, sirens, radio, cellular phone functioning. Works with Regional Medical Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
• Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.
• Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system.
• Collaborates with PHRN and Paramedic to care for critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 1 year EMT experience
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by your Manager
• Previous ambulance and/or hospital experience preferred
• Reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any STAT Med Evac base site as assigned.
• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job training.
• Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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Our Values

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