AEMT (Night Shift

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Harrisburg, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cellular Telephone, Conservation, Documentation, Driver's License, EMT-Paramedics, Expense Reports, Fitness, Healthcare, Hospital Systems, Loading/Unloading, Medications, Medicine, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Wireless Radio
LOCATION
Harrisburg, PA
POSTED
2 days ago

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, AEMT to support Dauphin-Perry County.

Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am (Night Shift

This position does require the availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

A pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

This position qualifies for a $2500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters

  • Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times.

  • Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.

  • Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.

  • Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.

  • Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings.

  • Responsible for the safe operation of the transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient and other healthcare workers in and around CEM vehicles.

  • Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.

  • Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.

  • Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications

  • Maintains and ensures adequate vehicle operation including proper fuel, fluid levels, lights, sirens, radio, cellular phone functioning.

  • Works with Regional Medical Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.

  • Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.

  • Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.

  • Participates in shift report from off going crew

  • Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.

  • Adheres to the current uniform policy.

  • Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.

  • 1 year EMT experience.

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent required

  • 1 professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by your Manager.

  • Previous ambulance and/or hospital experience preferred.

  • Reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.

  • Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job training.

  • Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

North Central Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania allow for the Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.NIMS Incident Command, NIMS Single Resources, NIMS Introduction Course

  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT OR Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic OR Paramedic
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
  • Driver's License
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

About the Company

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center