Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Canonsburg EMS - Casual

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to provide emergency medical care to patients in various settings. This role includes operating emergency vehicles, performing advanced life support, and documenting patient care accurately.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, valid AEMT certification, and excellent communication skills. If you are passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference, apply now.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or related experience/training.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification from AHA.
• AEMT certification or equivalent.
• Clearance certificates for criminal background and child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and transport critically ill patients.
• Drive emergency vehicles responding to calls.
• Complete required regulatory documentation.
• Maintain equipment and medications in compliance with standards.

Skills

Advanced life support

Patient care

Communication

Emergency vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Tools

Basic and advanced EMS equipment

Medical documentation tools

Job description

Overview

This position provides emergency medical care to sick and injured patients in the prehospital and hospital environments; 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.

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
• 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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