Emergency Medical Technician - Multiple Locations, Full Time and Per Diem Opportunities
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Quakertown
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
We are currently seeking talented EMT''s to join our transport
team. Start your career at St. Luke's, it is a Level 1 Trauma
Center, Stroke Center and Tertiary Care teaching hospital. St.
Luke's is the only hospital in the Lehigh Valley and, in fact, in
Pennsylvania, named one of IBM Watson Health (formerly Truven
Health Analytics) 100 Top Hospitals in the nation six times total &
four years in a row.St. Luke's Emergency and Transport Services
(ETS), licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, provides 911
emergency transport, non-emergent transport and para-transport van
services to the communities we serve. Operating out of four
strategically located ambulance stations, St. Luke's ETS is one of
the largest hospital based ambulance services in Pennsylvania with
over 30 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services. St.
Luke's ambulance service is ready 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year,
to respond to calls for help.St. Luke's ETS operations include 16
ambulances, over 108 employees, in-house transport billing services
and St. Luke's Com our internal communications/dispatch center. St.
Luke's ETS provides primary Advanced and Basic Life Support
ambulance services to the following municipalities:Pocono, Jackson
and Hamilton Township's in Monroe CountyFountain Hill and Salisbury
Township in Lehigh CountyQuakertown, Richlandtown and Milford in
Bucks CountyKnowlton Township in New JerseySt. Luke's ETS also
provides mutual aid coverage and MCI assistance to its surrounding
agencies and municipalities .Currently hiring for full time and
per-diem.*Shift Differentials Available*Career Development and
Growth OpportunitiesJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting 3 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time. Standing up to 2 hours
a day; 30 minutes at a time. Walking up to 3 hours a day; 30
minutes at a time. Continuous use of hands and fingers. Frequently
grasping firmly and twisting/turning of the fingers and hand(s)
simultaneously. Occasionally reaches above shoulder level.
Occasionally lifts an object from a lower to a higher position 200
to 350 pounds. - Occasionally carrying an object of 11 to 25
pounds. Occasionally pushes up to 75 pounds. Occasionally pulls up
to 350 pounds. Frequently stooping and bending. Frequently
squatting. Occasionally crouching and kneeling. Occasionally
crawling. Occasional climbing. Must be able to perceive attributes
of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to
normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general,
near, far, color, peripheral vision and vision monotony. Maintain
balance and strength in awkward positions. Speak clearly, even
under stressful circumstances. Accurately communicate ideas orally
and in writing in English. Respond physically with speed. Speak at
proper volumes for appropriate situations. Must get along with
others.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
---PA certified EMT required. (6 months or more experience as an
EMT preferred). -
---Current BLS certification required.
---EVOC/EVDT certification required by completion of department
orientation. Driver requirements (PA DOH Requirement). -Be at least
18 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Must observe all
traffic laws. Must not be addicted to, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Must be free from any physical or mental defects
or disease that may impair the person's ability to drive an
ambulance.
---Hazardous materials R & I certification or higher preferred.
---PHTLS certification Preferred.
---NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800 Preferred.
---Tact courtesy, initiative, judgment and the ability to follow
directions is required.Please complete your application using your
full legal name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include
-employment history for -the past seven (7) years, including your
present employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a
current resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's!!
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