Casual Paramedic: Critical Care EMS Pro

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network EMS in Natrona Heights, PA, seeks a paramedic to deliver prehospital emergency medical care and to support patient transport and on-scene care. You will communicate with all involved parties and comply with regulatory documentation and privacy requirements.

The role requires PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege, ACLS/PALS, and several background clearances, with strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years’ EMS experience for Prehospital Response Unit; valid PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level.
• CPR and medical command eligibility; ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS required or within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Drives EMS vehicle.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury; provides basic and advanced life support during treatment and transport.
• Completes required regulatory documentation; maintains equipment and supplies on EMS units.
• Performs additional duties as assigned; ensures compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies.

Skills

Emergency care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years EMS experience

PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege

ACLS

PALS

ITLS/PHTLS

ICS 100/200/IS 700/800

Background clearances (Act 34/33/73, FBI)

Job description

Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network EMS in Natrona Heights, PA, seeks a paramedic to deliver prehospital emergency medical care and to support patient transport and on-scene care. You will communicate with all involved parties and comply with regulatory documentation and privacy requirements.

The role requires PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege, ACLS/PALS, and several background clearances, with strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork in fast-paced environments.