Paramedic
What is a Paramedic?
A paramedic, officially an Emergency Medical Technician-
Paramedic, (EMT-P) is an individual that has successfully
completed, at minimum, a DOH standardized course of
instruction and has demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge
to obtain certification within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The program takes anywhere from 1 to 2 years to complete and
often requires an associates degree. These skills are considered
advanced life support methods.
What are the duties of an EMT-P?
An EMT-P must be able to lift and carry 125 pounds. Together
with another EMT or EMT-P, they could move a 250 patient
without further assistance. Carrying is a major function of the
job.
An EMT-P 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-P may face on any given
day.
An EMT-P also must be able to provide advanced life support
when needed. These advanced skills include, but are not limited
to airway management using intubation or other advanced
airway skills; starting and maintaining IVs, EKG recognition,
use of a cardiac monitor, cardiac pacing, medication
administration, advanced patient assessment, and other
advanced skills as directed by ALS protocols and/or medical
command.
An EMT-P must maintain all required certifications by
attending and participating in continuing education classes as
required by the individual regional EMS offices.
An EMT-P must be able to safely drive an ambulance. To do so,
an EMT-P must successfully complete a state registered
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).
What else is expected of an EMT-P at Keystone Quality Transport?
Simply being an EMT-P 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-P at
Keystone Quality Transport must demonstrate the professional
qualities of compassion, patience, and understanding for this
very special group of people. An EMT-P at KQT must also
demonstrate leadership among the crews and a willingness to
help on all tasks assigned.
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, lets talk!