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Susquehanna Valley EMS is always looking for volunteers and employees to work within our organization. For individuals interested in becoming an EMT, we offer specialized training classes and will provide the hands on experience needed to become a vital part of this company.

Current Openings

We are always seeking qualified individuals for the positions listed below.

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Job Title: Full Time Paramedic Supervisor

Overall Job Description Includes (But Is Not Limited To) The Following Information:

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Starting Salary: According to Pay Schedule

Schedule: Full Time

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • PA Dept. of Health EMT-P or PHRN Certification
  • Valid ACLS
  • Valid CPR
  • EVOC or equivalent
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Valid PA Drivers License
  • Three (3) years active pre-hospital experience preferred
  • Must have strong customer-service orientation
  • Must have strong team orientation

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Operations Manager/COO with the monitoring and evaluation of policies and operational procedures and advising the Operations Manager as to their effectiveness and utilization.
  • Communicate with the Operation Manager/COO. This includes issues, problems, conflicts, actions or recommendations for improvement which develop in performance of Supervisor position.
  • Consistently engage in problem and conflict exploration review, analysis and resolution strategies consistent with this job description as well as Organizational Policies and Procedures.
  • May be requested to assist in the hiring, counseling and evaluating of staff.
  • Meets regularly with the Management Team concerning patient situations to resolve clinical and administrative problems.

Secondary Duties:

  • Assure staff compliance to respective job descriptions.
  • Recommend to Operations Manager disciplinary action of career staff.
  • Administer basic and advanced life support care to patients at the scene and during transport according to established ALS treatment protocols, EMT-Paramedic Standards of practice and in accordance with Pennsylvania EMS legislation.
  • Assure assigned vehicle and equipment are in good working order and are appropriately stocked and equipped.
  • Provide supplemental staffing within operation sector as required.
  • Evaluate new equipment, devices or treatment techniques as approved by the Medical Director and Operations Manager.
  • On scene incident management command within SVEMS response area or as requested by LCWC.
  • Monitor and reassign personnel and/or unit deployment based upon system status plan.
  • Perform initial investigation and documentation of SVEMS vehicle accidents, personnel injuries, blood borne or airborne pathogens exposures to SVEMS personnel and incidents involving injuries to the general public or property damage.
  • Assist in resolving dispatch, system status and operational difficulties or concerns as necessary.

Outline of Responsibilities:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise daily shift activities including but not limited to monitoring tardiness, proper uniform compliance, completion of assigned duties within appropriate time frames, response of personnel to calls within appropriate time frames and appropriate utilization of PPE.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • High physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place.
  • High physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
  • High physical strength to handle movement of materials, tools.
  • High physical strength to handle 80 lbs. taking frequency into consideration.
  • Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
  • Normal coordination including eye-hand, hand-foot.
  • High endurance.

MENTAL EFFORT

  • High concentration/intensity.
  • Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
  • High complexity of decision making.
  • High time pressure of decision making.

DECISION MAKING

  • Field supervisors are required to multi-task several projects as well as manage the day to day activities.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsibility to the Company in making sure that overtime is kept to a minimum.
  • Responsibility in making sure that the employees treat all company property with care and respect.

COMMUNICATION

  • Normal verbal communication.
  • Normal written communication
  • Normal non-verbal communication

SENSORY ABILITIES

  • Normal ability to see, distinguish colors and hear.
  • Normal sense of touch and smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • High accessibility work sites required for this position.
  • High exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
  • Moderate amount of overtime or extended work hours required.


Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician

Overall Job Description Includes (But Is Not Limited To) The Following Information:

Reports To: Director of Operations

Starting Salary: According to Pay Schedule

Primary Function: To provide emergency medical care and transportation to the sick and injured in accordance with departmental guidelines and Act 45.

Schedule: Full Time/Part Time

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Current PA Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • Current CPR
  • EVOC Certification
  • Haz Mat Operations course (within 3 months)
  • Valid PA Driver's license
  • Compliance to Act 45 and pursuant rules and regulations
  • Minimum 6 months emergency medicine experience, 1 year preferred

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Function as a member of a MICU team providing efficient and prompt care in a calm manner in accordance with training standards set forth by the national standards curriculum, PA DOH and unit medical director.
  • Operate emergency vehicles in a safe manner adhering to department guidelines and PA vehicle code.
  • Inspect all EMS equipment at start of shift to insure presence and function.
  • Inspect assigned EMS vehicle to insure cleanliness and good working order.
  • Adhere to all SVEMS policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all EHSF and Department of Health regulations and standards.
  • Complete all tripsheets and paperwork within a 24-hour time frame maintaining the highest of standards and patient confidentiality.
  • Complete transports as required in a prompt safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with peers, area hospital personnel, patients and management staff.
  • Completion of all daily station duties as assigned.
  • Attend all required meetings.
  • Continually attend seminars and training functions to maintain and upgrade skills.
  • Restocks unit and equipment as necessary.
  • Other assigned job related functions as deemed necessary.

Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to work with other employees, volunteers, general public, and other public safety organizations. Courtesy, cooperation, tact and poise are required at all times.


Job Title: Advanced Life Support Provider

Overall Job Description Includes (But Is Not Limited To) The Following Information:

Reports To: Director of Operations

Starting Salary: According to Pay Schedule

Primary Function: To provide emergency medical care and transportation to the sick and injured in accordance with departmental guidelines and Act 45.

Schedule: Full Time/Part Time

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Current PA Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic or Heath Professional Certification
  • Current CPR
  • EVOC Certification
  • Haz Mat Operations course (within 3 months)
  • Eligible to receive medical command
  • Valid PA Driver's license
  • Compliance to Act 45 and pursuant rules and regulations
  • Minimum 2 years emergency medicine experience, 1 year as ALS provider preferred

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Function as a member of a MICU team providing efficient and prompt care in a calm manner in accordance with training standards set forth by the national standards curriculum, PA DOH and unit medical director.
  • Operate emergency vehicles in a safe manner adhering to department guidelines and PA vehicle code.
  • Inspect all EMS equipment at start of shift to insure presence and function.
  • Inspect assigned EMS vehicle to insure cleanliness and good working order.
  • Adhere to all SVEMS policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all EHSF and Department of Health regulations and standards.
  • Complete all tripsheets and paperwork within a 24-hour time frame maintaining the highest of standards and patient confidentiality.
  • Complete transports as required in a prompt safe and efficient manner.
  • Maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with peers, area hospital personnel, patients and management staff.
  • Completion of all daily station duties as assigned.
  • Attend all required meetings.
  • Continually attend seminars and training functions to maintain and upgrade skills.
  • Restocks unit and equipment as necessary.
  • Other assigned job related functions as deemed necessary.

Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to work with other employees, volunteers, general public, and other public safety organizations. Courtesy, cooperation, tact and poise are required at all times.


Job Title: Wheelchair Van Operator

Overall Job Description Includes (But Is Not Limited To) The Following Information:

Reports To: Director of Operations

Starting Salary: According to Pay Schedule

Primary Function: To provide safe and efficient transportation to wheelchair van clients as scheduled. This includes insuring on a daily basis that the wheelchair van is ready for operation, data entry, clerical functions and other job related assignments as required.

Schedule: Full Time/Part Time

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Valid PA Driver's License
  • Valid certification of Red Cross Emergency Responder or PA DOH First Responder Certification (preferred).
  • Current CPR Status
  • Demonstrate strong people skills
  • Posses a general knowledge of Lancaster County and be able to read a map book as well as follow verbal and written directions

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Check wheelchair van at beginning of each shift, assuring vehicle and equipment are ready for the day's operation.
  • Operate all SVEMS vehicles in a safe manner adhering to department guidelines and PA vehicle code.
  • Inspect all equipment at start of shift to insure proper function.
  • Adhere to all SVEMS policies and procedures.
  • Restock unit and equipment when necessary.
  • Assure all necessary paperwork is in order for the day's operations. This includes all appropriate copies and schedule.
  • Collect all red bags and linen bags to be disposed of properly.
  • Adapt to change as additional transports come in and/or existing transports get canceled or changed.
  • Other assigned job related functions as deemed necessary.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Appropriate completion of paperwork within a 24-hour time frame maintaining the highest of standards and patient confidentiality.
  • Attend all required meetings.
  • Continually attend seminars and training functions to maintain and upgrade skills.
  • Assist office staff as deemed necessary.

Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to work with other employees, volunteers, general public, and other public safety organizations. Courtesy, cooperation, tact and poise are required at all times.


Employee Benefits

  • Retirement Program
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Medical Insurance
  • Prescription Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • In-Service Education

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P.O. Box 1 • Landisville, PA 17538
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