Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) AHN Medical Transport, Casual

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to deliver emergency medical care. The role requires effective communication, advanced life support skills, and the ability to document care while ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates need relevant certifications and a high school diploma or GED, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification required.
• Valid Driver's License and CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care in prehospital settings.
• Documents patient care and maintains equipment inventory.
• Administers medications and advanced life support.

Skills

Advanced life support

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the prehospital and hospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of emergency medical care. Performs basic and advanced EMS skills which include interventions and administration of medications and vaccines with basic and advanced equipment found on an EMS vehicle or within an AEMT's scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives emergency vehicle. (20%)
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide advanced life support and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting. Advanced life support to include airway/ventilation/oxygenation, cardiovascular circulation, immobilization, medication administration--routes, and IV initiation/maintenance fluids. (50%)
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards. (15%)
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
• EMSVO within 30 days of hire
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  

Preferred

• ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.
• 1 year experience in the field of prehospital care

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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