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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLocation : US:PA:HersheyWork Type : Full TimeFTE : 1.00Shift : VariedHours : 12Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hourNight Shift Differential: $2.50/hourSUMMARY OF POSITION :An Advanced EMT (AEMT) functions as a care provider in the pre-hospital setting. They are responsible for all aspects of care provided to the sick and injured. The AEMT provides basic life support and some advanced skills (AEMT), including patient assessment, airway management, use of the automatic defibrillator and assisting and administering medications to patients. This person is responsible for driving the ambulance in a safe manner under all conditions. The AEMT will work under the direction of a Paramedic and assume a support role. The AEMT must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service. They must be dedicated to continued learning through continuing education and maintenance of licensures and certifications.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):High School Diploma or equivalent required.Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certified required.Valid Driver's license required and eligible to operate an EMS vehicle in the Commonwealth of PA required.PA DOH EMSVO certification required within 30 days of start dateACLS certification required within 6 monthsPALS certification required within 6 monthsEMT Advanced certification requiredAbility to obtain Medical Command authorization through competencies established by the Medical DirectorHazmat Awareness Training must be obtained within 30 days of start date.NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.Union : Teamsters Local 776Position EMT/Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Teamsters - Life Lion EMS Berks CountyLocation US:PA:Reading | Allied Health | Full TimeReq ID null