Emergency Medical Technician

Job Summary

• 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/GED, or highest completed education

Certification and Licensure

• 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

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.