Paramedic (AK-PULSER) AHN Emergency Response - Allegheny Valley

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a qualified Paramedic for emergency response in Natrona Heights, PA. This role involves driving emergency vehicles and providing critical care to patients in prehospital settings. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid Paramedic certification, and other relevant qualifications. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment, documenting treatment, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years’ relevant experience for prehospital response unit.
• Valid and current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Drive emergency or response vehicle.
• Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury.
• Complete required documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Maintain equipment and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Medical Command eligible

Valid Driver's License

ACLS certification

PALS certification

CPR – American Heart Association

Five years’ relevant experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA certification as Paramedic

Job description

Paramedic (AK-PULSER) AHN Emergency Response - Allegheny Valley

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Company

Allegheny Health Network

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.

Responsibilities

• Drives emergency or 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 Qualifications

• 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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Location

Natrona Heights, PA

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