Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Saxonburg EMS, Part-time

Highmark Health; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified EMT to deliver emergency medical care in prehospital and hospital settings. You will operate an EMS vehicle, assess patients, provide basic life support, and transport to appropriate care facilities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, PA EMT license, and may have six months of prehospital experience. ITLS/PHTLS/ABLS/ASLS certifications and CPR are preferred; clearance requirements apply.

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 EMT license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the EMT level
• Preferred six months’ experience in the field of prehospital care.
• ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS are preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

• Drives emergency vehicle.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provides basic life support and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting.
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent

PA EMT license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the EMT level

Six months’ experience in prehospital care (preferred)

ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS certifications

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives emergency vehicle. (20%)
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide basic life support and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting. (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 EMT license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the EMT level
• Preferred Six months’ experience in the field of prehospital care.
• ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.

Additional Employment Requirements

• 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

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. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.