The role involves performing basic life support services and assisting in emergency medical, traumatic, and psychiatric care for patients in accidents or illness scenes
Job Summary
The role involves performing basic life support services and assisting in emergency medical, traumatic, and psychiatric care for patients in accidents or illness scenes.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized organization ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
Employees will serve as part of a two-member ambulance crew responding to emergency calls while ensuring equipment compliance and patient safety.
Matching Summary
The role involves performing basic life support services and assisting in emergency medical, traumatic, and psychiatric care for patients in accidents or illness scenes.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Basic Life Support BLS certification required
Safe ambulance driving under various conditions
Critical thinking and multi-tasking abilities
Patient assessment and stabilization skills
Medical terminology and HIPAA knowledge
Nice-to-have
Experience working in advanced life support settings
Pre-hospital experience on an EMS unit
Associate's degree in relevant field
Teamwork and compassion focus
Ability to perform under high stress
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED within 2 years of hire
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA certification upon hire
Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License upon hire
EMT-B National Registry or State certification upon hire
EMSVO Emergency Health Services Federation license within 1 year
PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support within 1 year
PEARS Pediatric Emergency Assessment within 1 year