What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician position at Geisinger?
- Responds to requests in assigned work area.
- Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
- All personnel must use seatbelts when vehicle is in motion.
- Provides Basic Life Support level of patient care.
- Assists with routine vehicle and equipment survey which is conducted at outset of assigned shift and after each patient transport encounter; participates in maintaining preparedness for response in assigned work area and participates in exterior and interior washing as required.
- Participates in the orientation of new hires as applicable.
- Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, and students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
- Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Familiar with and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
- Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
- Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
