Emergency Medical Technician

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who contribute to our exceptional workforce.

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LVHN has earned a spot among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Our facilities have been honored multiple times for excellence in nursing and patient care quality. Our hospitals received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, highlighting our commitment to teamwork, compassion, and advanced technology aimed at delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary

As an emergency medical professional, you will provide immediate medical care to individuals experiencing accidents, violence, or sudden illnesses such as cardiac arrests or strokes. You will deliver pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care until the patient is handed over to the receiving medical facility.

Job Duties

• Represent the ambulance service at public functions and provide standby services during events.
• Document comprehensive assessments and treatments using patient care charting software.
• Provide care for patients in psychiatric, medical, and traumatic crises through therapeutic services.
• Work as part of a two-member ambulance crew responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Utilize equipment such as bag valve mask resuscitators, external defibrillators, and electrocardiograms for advanced life support.
• Evaluate the nature and extent of injury or illness to prioritize medical procedures such as stabilization and transport.
• Respond to dispatch instructions while safely operating emergency vehicles to specified locations.
• Administer medications as directed by a physician through injection, intravenous procedures, or orally.
• Communicate with medical personnel at emergency facilities to coordinate treatment plans.
• Ensure the cleanliness and decontamination of the ambulance after transport and report any infectious disease cases as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

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

This position description provides an overview of the major duties and requirements. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed to meet organizational needs. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. All actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.