Paramedic - AHN Emergency Services (North Washington)

High Market Health; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing emergency medical care to those in need. This role involves driving an emergency response vehicle and delivering critical life support to patients in prehospital settings. You will be responsible for assessing patients, documenting care, and ensuring that all medical equipment is maintained and ready for use. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary certifications and experience, this opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment will be both rewarding and fulfilling. Be part of a team that values your skills and dedication to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; paramedic certification preferred.
• 5 years relevant experience for Prehospital Response Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care in prehospital settings.
• Drives emergency response vehicle and maintains equipment.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Patient Assessment

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic Certification

Relevant Experience

Tools

Emergency Response Vehicle

Medical Equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the Prehospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of Emergency Medical Care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives emergency response vehicle. (20%)
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provides 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.

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 certification as Paramedic or licensed PHRN.
• Valid Driver's License.
• EMSVO within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire.
• ITLS/PHTLS within 2 months of hire.
• PALS within 30 days of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred:

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Haz-Mat Technician. ICS 100, 200 and IS 700, 800, ABLS and ASLS.
• One year experience (AHN EMS).

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.

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