Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - AHN Emergency Services - Sharpsburg

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide emergency medical care to patients in both prehospital and hospital settings, ensuring effective communication with all involved departments. Your responsibilities will include driving emergency vehicles, administering advanced life support, and maintaining essential medical equipment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about emergency care and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; AEMT certification needed.
• Must have CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Drive emergency vehicle and provide advanced life support.
• Maintain equipment and inventory of supplies on EMS unit.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Emergency Medical Care

Patient Transport

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Emergency Medical Equipment

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; provides 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.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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