Emergency Medical Technician

 

What is an EMT?

          An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an individual that has

          successfully completed, at minimum, a 125 hour DOT

          standardized course of instruction and has demonstrated

          proficient skills and knowledge to obtain certification within the

          Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These skills are considered

          basic life support methods.

 

What are the duties of an EMT?

         • An EMT must be able to lift and carry 125 pounds. Together

           with another EMT, they could move a 250 pound patient without

           further assistance. Carrying is a major function of the job.

         • An EMT must provide basic life support care. This includes

           bleeding control,immobilization of bones, spinal

           immobilization, patient assessment for both illness and injury,

           respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, CPR, and many

           other areas of life support the EMT may face on any given day.

         • An EMT must maintain all required certifications by attending

           and participating in continuing education classes as required by

           the individual regional EMS offices.

         • An EMT must be able to safely drive an ambulance. To do so,

           an EMT must successfully complete a state registered

           Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).

 

What else is expected of an EMT at Keystone Quality Transport?

           Simply being an EMT does not assure a position with our

           company. Many of our customers are nursing homes and

           hospitals that care for people who are advanced in age and are

           unable to completely care for their selves. An EMT at Keystone

           Quality Transport must demonstrate the professional qualities

           of compassion, patience, and understanding for this very

           special group of people.

 

What are the hours?

           Keystone Quality Transport has always tried to be as

           flexible as possible with our working staff. We realize that

           many employees are attending schools to better their own lives

           and we try to work around those schedules. Our employees, as

           well, are expected to meet the needs of our customers. It is not

           unusual to be asked to stay for an extra run or to take a longer

           transport that may require you to be out longer than

           anticipated. If you are looking for exact hours or a 9-5 job, this

           is not the place to look! But if you are looking for personal

           rewards and great job satisfaction, let’s talk!