Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Westfall Township has Part Time (P/T) Emergency Medical Responder employee positions available. The EMR is trained in driving the ambulance, basic life support (BLS) level skills, including CPR with defibrillation. The EMR follows the written PA BLS Protocols under the direction of the EMT.
The job will consist of:
Responsibilities for EMR
- Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care
- Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
- Document patient information, condition, and treatment
- Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
- Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies, procedures and protocols
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked ambulance for patients
- Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
- Provide basic life support and gather patient data
- Station and vehicle cleaning duties
- Equipment and supply inventory
- Report to and work in all weather conditions
- 12 hour shifts to include days, nights, weekends, holidays
Qualifications for EMR
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Current and maintain Pennsylvania EMR certification/license
- Current and maintain CPR certification
- Current and maintain a valid driver's license, EVOC certification
- Must obtain and maintain EMSVO certification within 30 days of employment
- Experience in an emergency care setting preferred
- Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies, procedures and protocols
- Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment
- NIMS — 100, 200, 700, 800 and PA Haz Mat awareness within 90 Days
Experience preferred: Pay rate will be commensurate with experience. Applicants must be at least 18 yrs. of age. Applicants will undergo an oral interview and physical ability test during the selection process. Background check and drug/alcohol test are required prior to employment. Duty location will be the Westfall Township Fire Department 101 Mountain Ave. Matamoras, PA 18336.
Applications may be picked up, and dropped off, or emailed to westfallsec@optonline.net and/or mailed to: Westfall Township, 102 LaBarr lane, PO Box 247, Matamoras, PA 18336.
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Westfall township is an equal opportunity employer.