Job Description

Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc. (MCES) is Hiring!

Every day at MCES we work hard to fulfill our mission to improve the lives of individuals facing crises and emergencies brought on by serious mental illness. We are deeply committed to offering increasingly effective crisis intervention services and ever-improving psychiatric care. This has been our goal since 1974. We are located in Building 50 on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital in Norristown, PA and are accessible by public transportation. Please visit www.mces.org to learn more about the work we do. Station 305 is seeking motivated Full Time Emergency Medical Technicians to provide patient care in a safe and professional manner.

Work Schedule: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Full time- (80hrs bi-weekly), Specific Days will be discussed with department. Every other weekend availability required.

Education Required: Valid Pennsylvania State Emergency Medical Technician license, EVOC certification and current CPR

REQUIRED

. Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required. Minimum of High School Diploma with two (2) years of emergency experience or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability needed for the position. Direct mental health experience a plus!

Job Duties: Primary responsibilities for the EMT include:

- Have the ability to properly use the Montgomery County Telecommunication System.

- Able to demonstrate therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.

- Provide services in the community for persons who are being evaluated under Section 302 of the Mental Health Procedure ACT and ambulance transport services for MCES patients who are discharged to other inpatient facilities.

- Completion of required documentation in accordance with established charting procedures

- Complete routine maintenance of the ambulances as outlined in the Ambulance Policy and Procedure Manual (cleaning, checking fluid levels, checking air pressure, maintaining all emergency medical equipment on board the ambulance and nurse's station.)

- Maintains a productive working relationship with all persons in the community, consumers, families, significant others, law enforcement and other professionals. Complete all necessary documentation and support hour inpatient unit staff in a team oriented environment.

- Must be able to work independently and professionally with others and be detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.

For immediate consideration, apply via Indeed.com w/ your most updated resume & salary requirements OR fax resume to:

Attn: HR

Fax # 610-279-6782

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ( M/F/Veteran/Disabled). MCES prohibits harassment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable with the posted hourly rate of $22/hr - $24/hr? If not, what are you looking for?
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

EMT: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Pennsylvania EMT License (Required)
Work Location: In person