About this role
Summary:
The candidate will be providing Basic Life Support care to the sick and injured during special events in which the organization has been requested. This position is designed to help alleviate some of the demand for the system to cover special events. Special events include, but not limited to, concerts, conferences, sporting events, elected official visits, etc. This is a per diem, non-benefit eligible position, scheduled for fewer than 30 hours per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- The candidate is expected to perform duties in accordance with the scope of practice defined by their certification as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH). This will include providing first-aid and patient care to the sick or injured. They will determine the need for transport or further evaluation and communicate with the Communication Center and Field Supervisors to arrange for appropriate transport to a treatment facility if deemed necessary.
- Maintains up to date knowledge and clinical skills on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material and equipment.
- Diplomatically and professionally interacts with fire, police, other agencies and event staff.
- Always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
- Checks, maintains, safely operates and replaces all BLS equipment and vehicles as assigned.
- Ensure the timely replacement of any missing, used, or damaged equipment at the earliest opportunity.
- Maintains the cleanliness of all assigned equipment.
- Accounts for all equipment at the end of each shift.
- Operates all equipment following appropriate guidelines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move more than 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Qualifications
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Reasoning Ability:
Demonstrate the ability to understand and follow instruction provided in written, oral or diagram form. Capable of solving problems involving multiple concrete variables within standardized procedures.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the knowledge of.
ZOLL EMSCharts
Microsoft or Equivalent Internet Browser
The ability to learn and use Paycom Timekeeping software
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
The employee must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have demonstrated competency in all required skills. The employee must possess a valid and acceptable PA EMS Certification BLS-CPR Card as well as EMSVO. The employee must be able to get or already have medical command authorization.