Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Provides basic life support and operates vehicle in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols. Responds to requests in assigned work area. Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws. All personnel must use seatbelts when vehicle is in motion. Provides Basic Life Support level of patient care. Assists with routine vehicle and equipment survey which is conducted at outset of assigned shift and after each patient transport encounter; participates in maintaining preparedness for response in assigned work area and participates in exterior and interior washing as required. Participates in the orientation of new hires as applicable. Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, and students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers. Participates in patient safety improvement and management program. Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events. Familiar with and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties. Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety. Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.