Emergency Medical Technician

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who comprise our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce. Join our team and discover what it means to be part of a nationally recognized, innovative health care organization that offers numerous opportunities to make a significant impact in the community.

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We are a Magnet Hospital, having received five prestigious honors from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, as well as achieving an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. These distinctions reflect LVHN's dedication to teamwork, compassion, and technology, with an unwavering focus on providing the best health care possible each day.

Whether you are taking your next career step or embarking on your first, consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary

This role involves functioning as an emergency response medical professional, providing immediate medical care to individuals experiencing emergencies such as accidents, violence, or sudden illnesses like cardiac arrests or strokes. You will deliver pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from the point of initial contact through to transfer of care to an accepting medical facility. Key Responsibilities

Represent the ambulance service at public events and provide ambulance stand-by services as needed.

Document comprehensive assessments and treatments using patient care charting software.

Provide care for patients in psychiatric, medical, and traumatic crises, delivering appropriate medical, traumatic, and therapeutic services.

Serve as part of a two-member ambulance crew responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls.

Utilize equipment like bag valve mask resuscitators, external defibrillators, and electrocardiograms for advanced life support applications.

Assess injury or illness severity to prioritize and implement necessary medical procedures for stabilization and patient transport.

Respond to dispatcher instructions and operate emergency vehicles safely to assigned locations.

Administer medications through injections, intravenous procedures, or oral routes as directed by a physician.

Communicate effectively with medical personnel at treatment facilities to obtain instructions for ongoing care.

Ensure cleanliness and decontamination of the ambulance after transporting patients with infectious diseases, and report cases as required. Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Able to assess the needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families effectively.

Capable of documenting and communicating critical information using computer and/or paper tools.

Demonstrates competencies for all age groups, including neonates, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Knowledgeable in infection control procedures and safety measures.

Ability to apply advanced knowledge and training to develop and execute care plans, intervening swiftly in life-saving situations.

Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, Basic Life Support, EMSVO, PA EMT-P Paramedic, and a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in advanced life support services.

At least 1 year of pre-hospital paramedic experience.

Current certification as NREMT-Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN. Physical Demands

Ability to lift over 50 lbs, push/pull up to 140 lbs, and carry 80 lbs over short distances. Frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and overhead reaching required.

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. While it aims to accurately reflect the current role, management reserves the right to amend or modify this description to meet organizational needs. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected classes as defined by law.

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