EMT Student Academy

EMT Student Academy Conneaut Lake, PA 6 DAYS AGO 22498002 Summary Conneaut Lake, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description The EMS Academy is a full-time eight-week paid training and education program for individuals interested in starting a career in the Emergency Medical Services field as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). In addition to the paid training, this position offers medical and retirement benefits. The EMT is fully responsible for functioning within the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Basic Life Support (BLS) Scope of Practice and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital care, the EMT performs all basic life support techniques, provides specified field treatment for medical / traumatic emergencies and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility via ambulance. In addition to ambulance transportation, the EMT also is required to provide medical transportation by paratransit van or by medical taxi as permitted by the Public Utility Commission. EMTs conduct patient assessments to assess the nature and extent of illness and / or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance and provides basic life support to all patients, adhering to established protocols, organizational procedures, and the

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Scope of Practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively participate in a paid ten-week intensive classroom and clinical field EMT education. Maintain a course average of 80% or higher throughout the course. Obtain Emergency Vehicle Operation certification (PA

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Certification) by the end of the programs training. Obtain PA Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Certification (PA DOH EMT certification) within eight weeks (56 calendar days) from the last day of the course. Serves as an Emergency Vehicle Operator or Paratransit Personnel as required, or until the employee acquires the necessary state certification.

Requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age Possess a high school diploma or GED Be fluent in the English language - Must be able to read, comprehend written materials, interpret spoken information, and effectively communicate via in writing and in person, the English language, telephone, telecommunications, and other electronic devices. Be able to stand frequently; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop; kneel or crouch. Ability to frequently lift and/ or move more than 100lbs. Possess Valid Driver's license with no license suspension in the past two years or DUI convictions in the past four years Cannot have been convicted of a crime greater than a summary offense that would prevent obtaining a Dept. of Health, Bureau of EMS Certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Be able to pass a post-offer drug test screening Cannot have been excluded or listed as ineligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, or other Federal programs Must be able to pass the following background clearances post offer: Act 151 Childline Child Abuse Clearance Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance Act 34 PA Criminal History Clearance Be able to work for EmergyCare Full Time as an EMT for at least one year from the day the state certification is in hand. Effective computer skills Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment Scheduled hours:

Hours:

40 hours a week, including but not limited to clinical/street experience, Study, Tutoring, Test prep time, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additional Details

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