Paramedic (Casual) Mt Pleasant EMS / Contract

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated emergency medical professionals to provide critical care in prehospital settings. This role involves responding to emergencies, delivering both basic and advanced life support, and ensuring effective communication among healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in emergency medical services, including necessary certifications and experience. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and safety, and make a vital impact in your community through this rewarding position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in the prehospital environment.
• Drive emergency vehicles and ensure equipment maintenance.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic certification

Relevant experience in emergency medical services

Tools

Emergency response vehicle

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:

1. Drives emergency or response vehicle. (20%)
2. 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%)
3. Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards. (15%)
4. Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards. (15%)
5. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

1. High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. For Prehospital Response Unit: 5 years’ relevant experience and current preceptor status
3. Medical Command eligible
4. PA certification as Paramedic or licensed PHRN
5. Valid Driver's License
6. EMSVO within 30 days of hire
7. ACLS within 30 days of hire
8. ITLS/PHTLS within 2 months of hire
9. PALS within 30 days of hire
10. CPR – American Heart Association
11. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
12. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
13. Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

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