Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’S)
Westfall township has Full Time (F/T) and Part Time (P/T) Emergency Medical Technician employee positions available. The EMT is trained in all basic life support (BLS) level skills, including defibrillation and limited medication administration. The EMT follows the written PA BLS Protocols.
The job will consist of:
Responsibilities for EMT
- 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 EMT
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Current and maintain Pennsylvania EMT certification/license
- Current and maintain CPR certification
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, EVOC certification
- 1 year of 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
Exp. Preferred. F/T Job consists of 36 hrs./wk. with occasional O/T. Pay rate will be commensurate with exp. F/T employees will receive a health insurance program (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, paid holidays/vacation, and pension plan benefits. 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. Westfall Township is an equal opportunity employer. Duty location will be the Westfall Township Fire Department 101 Mountain Ave. Matamoras, PA 18336
Applications may be picked up and or mailed to: Westfall Township, 102 LaBarr lane, PO Box 247, Matamoras, PA 18336.
