Paramedic: Advanced EMS & Critical Patient Transport

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking EMS professionals to join the Prehospital Response Unit, delivering emergency medical care and transport to sick and injured patients. The role requires strong clinical skills, adherence to regulatory standards, and effective communication with hospital staff and first responders.

Applicants should meet the listed qualifications and complete required certifications within specified timeframes; the unit emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork in

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• For Prehospital Response Unit: 5 years’ relevant experience and current preceptor status
• Medical Command eligible PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level or licensed PHRN
• ICS 100, 200 and IS 700, 800, ABLS and ASLS
• One year experience (AHN EMS)

Responsibilities

• Drives emergency or response vehicle. (20%)
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide basic and advanced life support to the critically ill and injured during treatment and transport 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.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking EMS professionals to join the Prehospital Response Unit, delivering emergency medical care and transport to sick and injured patients. The role requires strong clinical skills, adherence to regulatory standards, and effective communication with hospital staff and first responders.

Applicants should meet the listed qualifications and complete required certifications within specified timeframes; the unit emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork in