Paramedic (Casual) Medical Transport

Medical Courier Cash; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking EMS personnel to deliver emergency medical care in prehospital settings. The role requires paramedic licensure or EMS compact privileges and involves providing life support during transport, driving the EMS unit, and ensuring documentation and compliance.

Applicants should have CPT/PALS/ACLS certifications and be prepared to meet ongoing credentialing and regulatory requirements while maintaining equipment and supplies on EMS units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• For Prehospital Response Unit: 5 years’ relevant experience
• PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level
• CPR, ACLS, ITLS/PHTLS, PALS within specified timelines
• HIPAA and privacy compliance awareness

Responsibilities

• Drive emergency or response vehicle.
• Provide basic and advanced life support to critically ill or injured.
• Complete required documentation to regulatory standards.
• Maintain equipment and inventory including BLS/ALS supplies and medications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency care

Prehospital care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA Paramedic license

EMS Compact Privilege

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

There are (2) positions available

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 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.

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

Preferred

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

Additional Employment Requirements:

• 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

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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