Paramedic

PARKVIEW EMS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PARKVIEW EMS is seeking dedicated paramedics to treat and transport patients in Pittsburgh. Job includes responding to emergencies and maintaining vehicles and medical gear. Successful candidates must have Paramedic certification and experience as an EMT-P. Strong skills in planning, problem-solving, communication, safety, and quality are essential. Positions are based in Allegheny County offering a vital role in emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification and relevant life support training required.
• Experience as EMT-P with NREMT certification.
• Ability to obtain UPMC Medical Command.

Responsibilities

• Treat sick or injured persons and transport to medical facility.
• Respond to emergency dispatcher instructions and drive emergency vehicle.
• Assist in obtaining patient information for records.
• Maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment.

Skills

Planning/Organizing

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Safety and Security

Quality

Education

Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, CPR

Job description

Job Summary

Treats and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility.

General Accountabilities

Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives emergency vehicle to specified location.

Maintains contact with dispatcher.

Determines nature and extent of illness or injury to establish necessary first aid procedures or need for additional assistance.

Administers prescribed first aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle.

Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility.

Assists in removal of patients from emergency scene and transfer of patients to treatment center.

Assists admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information related to patient's vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.

Maintains emergency vehicles and medical and communication equipment.

Assists professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.

Turns in appropriate documentation in a timely fashion.

Job Qualifications

Education: Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, CPR

Experience: EMT-P, NREMT, and the ability to obtain UPMC Medical Command

Skills

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.