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Summary
Acts as a first responder on the accident, emergency, or interfacility transport. Assesses the severity of injuries and assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to patients. Provides safe and timely ground transport of patients, while providing basic life support within scope of practice. Operates emergency vehicles including ambulance.

Job Duties

• Operates emergency vehicle, most notably ambulance.
• Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
• Works in conjunction with leadership to ensure ambulances are functioning and serviced and maintains response times within targeted benchmarks.
• Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
• Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
• Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
• Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
• Initiates action to prevent current or potential risk to a patient in an emergency situation.
• Follows Network/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and
  after every patient mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year EMT experience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
• Knowledge of emergency and ambulance vehicles.
• NREMT EMT-B Basic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PA EMT-B Basic - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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