Paramedic

Marple Township Ambulance Corps has an immediate opening for PRN 911 Paramedics. We are looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals to provide high-quality, prehospital EMS.

Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified and must provide two (2) forms of identification, (DL, SS Card, Passport, etc)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compliance with all MTAC policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the healthcare community.
• Continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the EMS Profession
• Render competent patient care in the both prehospital and interfacility setting
• Compliance with all applicable service, local and state protocols
• Safely operate and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an EMT and EMT-Paramedic
• Communicate patient information to other members to other members of the healthcare profession.
• Communicate information through the proper “chain of command”, to management and other colleagues of MTAC
• Accurately and completely documents information required by MTAC and the Department of Health via our Electronic PCR.
• Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with MTAC and PADOH requirements for continuing education and licensure
• Demonstrate physical and mental ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT-Paramedic
• Clean and maintain the cleanliness of MTAC property, including, but not limited to vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
• Accurately and completely document the required information on MTAC’s Daily Vehicle Inspection form and daily Equipment Inventory form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit and Stand for extended periods of time
• Walk, bend, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, and carry
• Frequently lift and/or move more than 125 pounds including lifting, moving and carrying patients up and down stairs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program and acceptance for licensure or reciprocity in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Maintain current valid driver’s license
• Maintain, on file, current a valid PA EMT Paramedic certification
• Maintain, on file, current CPR for the Healthcare Professional
• Maintain, on file, current and valid PA DOH approved ACLS provider
• Maintain, on file, current and valid PA DOH approved PALS provider
• Maintain, on file, current and valid PA DOH EMSVO certification
• ALL REQUIRED BACKGROUND CLEARANCES (PA STATE, PA CHILD CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED

• Certification from NREMT
• PHTLS and or ITLS provider
• CPR Instructor

*MTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place