ALS Technical Partner Full Time Nights - Hellertown
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
The ALS Technical Partner is an EMT-P who assists in providing quality care both directly and indirectly to patients throughout their treatment course within the Emergency Department (ED). The ALS Technical Partner will work in cooperation with the treatment team (providers, nurses, ancillary support, etc.) to provide professional care to patients seeking treatment in the ED. The ALS Technical Partner will function in adherence to established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. ALS Technical Partners will be under the direct supervision of the ED providers and nurses.
Job description
Summary
The ALS Technical Partner is an EMT-P who assists in providing quality care both directly and indirectly to patients throughout their treatment course within the Emergency Department (ED). The ALS Technical Partner will work in cooperation with the treatment team (providers, nurses, ancillary support, etc.) to provide professional care to patients seeking treatment in the ED. The ALS Technical Partner will function in adherence to established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. ALS Technical Partners will be under the direct supervision of the ED providers and nurses.
Job Duties
- Participates in an individualized patient care plan as established by the treatment team.
- Implements orders/directives consistently, promptly, and accurately while being able to identify the purpose of each order/directive.
- Independently, within scope, performs clinical tasks and procedures.
- Assists with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Participates as a member of appropriate emergency response teams (dependent upon facility structure) including but not limited to RRTs, code blues, and trauma activations practicing within their EMT-P scope of practice to assist the team.
- Assists Registered Nurse in the transport of critically ill/injured patients and assists in monitoring respiratory status, endotracheal tube position, oxygenation, and ventilation.
- Serves as a department liaison for EMS, both air and ground.
- Ensures EMS equipment is properly taken care of including retrieval, cleaning, storage, and return to EMS agencies. Assists in restocking of EMS agencies.
- Assists in coordinating decontamination/mass casualty events.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
- Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
- Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- 2 years experience in advanced life support service.
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire
- Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
- Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
- Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.