Advanced EMS Technician: Prehospital ALS & Life Support

Highmark Health Company; Orchard Hill (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide advanced prehospital care and transportation for critically ill or injured patients. You will operate emergency vehicles, perform ALS duties including airway, ventilation, medications, and IV access, and document according to standards.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in prehospital care, and a valid driver’s license; preferred AEMT certification (ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS) and CPR certification.

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) Preferred ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.
• 1 year experience in the field of prehospital care.
• Valid Driver's License; CPR–American Heart Association; HIPAA compliance requirements.

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.

Skills

Advanced life support

Airway management

Emergency vehicle driving

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year prehospital care experience

PA AEMT prefer ITLS/PHTLS/ABLS/ASLS

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide advanced prehospital care and transportation for critically ill or injured patients. You will operate emergency vehicles, perform ALS duties including airway, ventilation, medications, and IV access, and document according to standards.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in prehospital care, and a valid driver’s license; preferred AEMT certification (ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS) and CPR certification.