Description
Purpose:Are you looking for an exciting career in Emergency Management Systems? We are currently hiring for EMT's at our Community Life Team location in Harrisburg, 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:
- Maintains first aid rooms in efficient operating condition
- Assist in moving patients.
- Identifies assessment findings, which may require communications with medical direction for advice and for notification that special professional services and assistance be immediately available upon arrival at the medical facility.
- Maintains appropriate documentation of patient care, incident reports and other necessary reports.
- Reports verbally and in writing their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene for purposes of records and diagnostics. Upon request, provides assistance to the transporting ambulance.
- Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured (within PA-DOH scope of practice and PA DOH protocols).
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals utilizing customer service skills.
- Ensures that the first aid room and equipment is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition.
- Attends continuing education and refresher training programs as required by employers, medical direction, licensing or certifying agencies.
- Ensures quality health and medical care for guests and employees at assigned locations.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- Previous ambulance and/or hospital experience preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- EMT certification
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- EMSVO preferred
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Total Rewards
More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC’s Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life &emdash; because we believe that you’re at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.
Our Values
At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
