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Emergency Medical Technician

Cambridge, MA · On-site

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Winter Haven, FL · Remote

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... Ambulance Services is seeking motivated, compassionate, and professional Florida-licensed Paramedics to join our growing team. We provide high-quality emergency and non-emergency ambulance ...

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) - Full Time

Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services

Tobyhanna, PA • On-site

$18 - $28/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Pocono Mountain Regional Emergency Medical Services
135 Tegawitha Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Phone: (570) 839-8485 Fax: (570) 839-0777
Website: www.pmrems.org
Job Description - Emergency Medical Technician - Full Time
POSITION TITLE: Emergency Medical Technician - Full Time
POSITION IDENTIFICATION: EMT-B FT
Reports to: Supervisor / Director of Operations
Employees Supervised/Directed: None
FLSACode: Non-Exempt

POSITION, PURPOSE, AND SUMMARY:
Under the PMREMS ambulance supervisors, the ideal Emergency Medical Technician
("incumbent") will perform duties associated with providing rescue services and
emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws,
regulations, and PMREMS policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the
duties of an emergency medical technician and rescuer, in a dignified and compassionate
manner,including:
 Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
 Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the
hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and standards;
 Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical
procedures to be followed;
 Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in
accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations, and standards;
 Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to
obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of
patients to the appropriate center;
 Maintaining order atscenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and
friends; and
 Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other
forms in a competent and timely fashion, within 24 hours ofservice.
The incumbent must perform all job responsibilitiesin a manner that protects patient
privacy
 The incumbent is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in
accordance with the Company's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as
required by federal [and state] law, and in accordance with general principles of
professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the Company's
Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment or of membership or association with PMREMS.
 The incumbent may access protected health information and other patient
information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The
incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know
specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job
responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.
 The incumbent is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation,
any concerns regarding the Company’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy and
any observed practices in violation of that Policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
 The incumbent is expected to actively participate in Company privacy training and is
required to communicate privacy Policy information to coworkers, students, patients
and others in accordance with Company Policy.
The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the
duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including:
 Responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially
equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed,
in accordance with federal, state, local law, regulations and standards;
 Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly
maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and this equipment is in good
working order at all times;
 Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each
transport;
 Receiving requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service and
other duties-related communication via two-way radio and other communication
devices;
 Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency
equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency
request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the
operational continuity of PMREMS and as directed by superiors;
 Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful
regard to the divulgence of information;
 Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher;
Maintaining apparatus and equipment.
The incumbent must perform routine tasksin and around the ambulance service building,
including:
 Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by
PMREMS;
 Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station;
 Washing and drying towels, and other laundry in the provided washing
equipment;
 Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions,
expositions, and other publicevents;
 Providing ambulance standby services at sporting events or any other
activities designated by the ambulance supervisor; and
 Performing any other duty related to PMREMS as designated by the ambulance
supervisor.
The incumbent must also:
 Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary
assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance
standards;
 Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent's
assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to
respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and
shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;
 Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps,
streets, and grid book systems;
 Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care,
including equipment functions and uses; and
 Assure that all certifications, licenses, and registrations are up-to-date.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
The incumbent must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of
completion of a high school education and must have and maintain current state emergency
medical technician and/or paramedic certification (license, if applicable).
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, current state EMT or
Paramedic certification (license, if applicable), American Heart Association BLS for the
Healthcare provider or Pennsylvania approved certification for CPR for the Professional
Rescuer, EVOC/EVDT certification, Hazardous Materials R amp;I, Compliance with NIMS ICS 100,200,700,800,
and other certifications as required.
Minimum Experience, Abilities Required and Special Requirements:
This position requires one year of experience in the field of rescue and emergency medical
services. Additionally, the incumbent must possess basic working knowledge of an IBM-
compatible computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position
requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very
adverse environments with exposure to numeroussafety riskstypically found at emergency
scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this
position: (Occasionally equals 1-33%;frequently equals 34%-66%, and continuously equals
67-100% of a typical workday.)
STANDING/WALKING: Frequently to continuously when responding to calls.
Optional while at rest at the facility. This usually includes: going to and from the emergency
vehicle, getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be
for short distances, as emergency vehicles are allowed to get as close to the location as
possible. However, the incumbent must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an
emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the
patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking and running
could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete,
soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to go up
and down slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At
a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on
the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours,
depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or
squatting position, etc.
SITTING:Frequentlywhenresponding toalocation, the individual willsitinthe emergency
vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The
time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend on the specific situation.
LIFTING AND CARRYING: Frequently required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few
pounds to ten (10) pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights scaled
at above 125 pounds or more. Incumbents will need to lift and carry, with one team member,
adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed or a chair) onto various
patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long backboards,
etc., and then efficiently move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high
range category would be 5-foot tall, 10-inch diameter oxygen cylinders, and medical
equipment boxes. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to
113 pounds. The medical equipment boxes can weigh approximately fifty pounds or more.
BENDING AND STOOPING: Frequently throughout a work shift, the individual will be
required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the
individual to work in a range of 35 to 65-degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient,
lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the
ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 30 minutes or more. During any
given call, the provider may bend and/or stoop 1 to 15 times per incident.
CROUCHING AND KNEELING: Frequently. Crouching and kneeling may be
performed when on the scene picking up equipment or assisting patients. The actual
number of times this is done depends on the particular incident but may be up to 15 times
for a duration up to 30 minutes or greater.
CLIMBING: Occasionally. This is required when climbing steps up and down with a patient
on a stretcher or other device, and when entering or exiting the emergency vehicle. Generally,
the climbing would require that the incumbent be lifting and carrying heavy objects such as a
stretcher or other device with a patient on it. Balancing may be required when backing down
staircases.
REACHING: Frequently to continuously throughout the work shift in order to review
monitoring equipment, operate communication equipment, administer oxygen, and operate
equipment. The incumbent may also be required to reach in precarious positions, such as in a
vehicle, which has been crushed in an accident, or in other confined spaces. If working inside
the ambulance en route to a medical facility, the incumbent will need to reach to access the
patient and supplies. Reaching will involve partial to full extension of the arms.
PUSHING AND PULLING: Frequently. The activities that would require the most force in
pushing and pulling is when removing or returning a gurney to the emergency vehicle, with
and without a patient on the gurney. The weight required to push/pull will vary, depending on
the weight on the gurney. Slight pushing will be required if the incumbent is performing CPR,
which can require repetitive pushing and may range from a few minutes to hours. Pushing
and pulling is required when operating and closing vehicle doors.
HANDLINGORGRASPING:Continuously. Whileworkingatanygivenlocation,
continual bilateral gross manipulation is performed in this position. This may be involved
when: opening/closing doors; and using, handling, carrying and/or operating medical
equipment boxesthat may weigh approximately fifty (50) pounds or more, stretcher rails,
various handles attached to equipment, and tools. The arm and hand must be able to
perform all types of positions, including supination and pronation. Hyperextension,
extension and flexion of the fingers will be involved, ulnar and radial deviation, abduction
and adduction of the hand and wrist will be required. A wide variety of grasping will be
required, such as cylindrical grasping, palmer grasping, hook grasping, tip grasping, and
lateral grasping and spherical grasping.
HAZARDS: The incumbent, when responding to emergency situations, may be exposed to dust,
fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. There is also exposure to
body substances that may contain infectious materials that could cau

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