ALS Technical Partner (EMT) - Full Time - Evening Shift

Summary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire and
• PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• 2 years experience in advanced life support service.
• PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire
• Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire
• Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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• Work Shift:
• Evening Shift
• Address:
• 3780 Hecktown Rd
• Primary Location:
• Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks
• Position Type:
• Onsite
• Union:
• Physical Demands
• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
• Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
• Sunday - Saturday 11:00a-11:30p variable with holiday rotation
• 1004-02037 Emergency Department - HO

Work Schedule:

• Sunday - Saturday 11:00a-11:30p variable with holiday rotation
• Department:
• 1004-02037 Emergency Department - HO