Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: 12 hours
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible to respond to emergencies, assess patients; provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support standard curriculum. Also responsible to transport patients according to established protocols and assist Advance Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. Must perform non-emergency routine medical transports utilizing ambulances and wheelchairs vans and follow up with complete appropriate documentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certified required.
Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
Valid Driver’s license required and eligible to operation an EMS vehicle in the Commonwealth of PA required.
Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program required.
PA DOH EMSVO eligibility required.
Hazmat Awareness Training must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
6 months of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Able to stand/walk frequently; sit occasionally.
Able to lift/carry 0-200 lbs frequently.
Able to push/pull 0-200 lbs frequently.
Able to lift/carry and push/pull over 200 lbs infrequently with assistance or use of lifting equipment.
Able to climb occasionally, reach constantly.
Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.
Able to work in all environmental and weather conditions.
*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.
If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
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