Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / AEMT - Canonsburg EMS

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network’s Canonsburg Ambulance unit is seeking candidates for EMS AEMT roles serving Washington County, PA. The position highlights a $2,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment for eligible candidates.

The role involves delivering emergency medical care in prehospital and hospital settings, performing advanced life support, airway management, IV initiation, and patient transport. Strong documentation and vehicle operation skills are essential as part of a rural,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PA AEMT license or EMS Compact Privilege in PA at AEMT level.
• ITLS/PHTLS ABLS ASLS certifications are preferred.
• 1 year of experience in prehospital care is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, CPR–American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide ALS and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting.
• Drives emergency vehicle.
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Education

PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in PA

ITLS/PHTLS ABLS ASLS

Job description

Job Description

This position is part of Union PPFFA - F $2,000.00 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment for eligible candidates

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

This position is part of Union PPFFA - F $2,000.00 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment for eligible candidates

Under AHN Prehospital Care Services, Canonsburg Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency care to Washington County, PA. We are seeking candidates interested in rural, community based EMS.

General Overview

This job 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.

• 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%)
• Drives emergency vehicle. (20%)
• 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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%)
• Drives emergency vehicle. (20%)
• 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) or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the AEMT level

Preferred

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

Additional Employment Requirements

• 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
• EMSVO within 30 days of hire

Disclaimer

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