Paramedic (Part-time) Canonsburg EMS

Highmark Health; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking candidates for a prehospital EMS role in Canonsburg, PA. The team provides emergency and non-emergency care in the rural, community-based setting and requires strong paramedic skills, clinical judgment, and reliable communication with transferring facilities.

The position emphasizes maintaining equipment, completing regulatory documentation, and adhering to HIPAA and privacy policies while supporting Highmark Health’s mission in emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA Paramedic license or eligible for certification
• ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS and CPR certifications required or within required timelines
• Experience in prehospital EMS preferred
• Background checks and clearances as per regulations
• Ability to drive and operate emergency response vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital setting.
• Drive emergency response vehicle as assigned.
• Complete documentation per regulatory standards.
• Maintain equipment and inventory on EMS unit, including medications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Paramedic

EMS knowledge

Communication

Education

PA Paramedic License

ACLS

PALS

ITLS/PHTLS

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

EMS Certifications

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : This position is part of Union PPFFA - F $1,000.00 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment for eligible candidates Under AHN Prehospital Care Services, Canonsburg Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency care to Washington County, PA. We are seeking candidates interested in rural, community based EMS.

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 pre-hospital setting.
• (50%) Drives emergency or response vehicle.
• (20%) 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 EMS Compact privilege to practice in Pennsylvania at the paramedic level or licensed PA PHRN. Preferred Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Haz‑Mat Technician. IC 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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.