What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician position at Geisinger?
Job Title:
Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianLocation:
Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule:
RotationWork Type:
Full timeDepartment:
GWV Field Operations TeamJob Summary
We offer a 5K bonus for those who qualify.
Job Duties
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Default Issuing Body; Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values
We strive to treat everyone with kindness, striving for excellence, learning from our experiences, innovating new ways to care, and ensuring a safe environment for all.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
