About this role
The EMT, under the supervision of the EMS Supervisor/manager or EMS Director, is responsible for the pre-hospital care of patients requiring care as the result of illness/injury and is responsible for the direction of patient care at the basic life support level. The EMT delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. He/she demonstrates an interest in a patient centered approach to total pre-hospital care. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other healthcare providers. The EMT shall be responsible for assisting with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre-hospital care of patients and for coordinating emergency medical care and transportation.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - highest completed education
- Relevant Experience
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800, 100 & 200 training obtained within 60 days of hire date
- Hazmat Awareness Training obtained within 60 days of hire date
- Current Valid Driver's License
- BLS Certification
- PA EMT Certification obtained within 90 days of hire date
- Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator Certification obtained within 90 days of hire date
Other facts
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a vibrant, nationally recognized health system that serves a population of nearly 2.5 million people. Its four acute-care hospitals include Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown as well as St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences; and a comprehensive provider network of over 1,100 physicians, specialists, and providers across 130 convenient locations.
Tower Health is among the largest healthcare systems in the Philadelphia region, based on beds and revenue. With over 10,000 team members and a combined 1,200 beds, Tower Health provides a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings, and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. Committed to providing high-quality care, its hospitals have earned national awards and recognition for advanced care across the clinical spectrum, including in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology.
What you'll do
- The EMT is responsible for the pre-hospital care of patients requiring assistance due to illness or injury. They coordinate emergency medical care and transportation while demonstrating a patient-centered approach.
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