Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / AEMT - Canonsburg EMS

highmarkhealth; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking candidates for an EMS AEMT role in Canonsburg. You will deliver advanced life support and transport in prehospital and hospital settings, communicating with multiple teams to ensure effective care.

The position includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment for eligible candidates and requires PA AEMT credentials with current CPR and valid driver's license. Training and compliance with HIPAA and safety policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in PA at the AEMT level.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and transport to the critically ill or injured in prehospital settings.
• Drive emergency vehicle to scene and hospital.
• Complete required documentation per regulatory standards.
• Maintain equipment and inventory for BLS/ALS; manage medications on each EMS unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certification

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

AEMT certification or PA EMS Compact Privilege

Job description

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.

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: 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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