Emergency Medical Technician - Canonsburg EMS - Casual

Highmark Health • Canonsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of union PPFFA - F Under AHN Prehospital Care Services, Canonsburg EMS provides emergency and non-emergency care across Washington County, PA: Canonsburg Borough, Chartiers Township, Donegal Township and Houston Borough. The Emergency Medical Technician provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the pre-hospital and hospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of emergency medical care.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PA EMT certification or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the EMT level
• EMSVO within 30 days of hire
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Six months’ experience in the field of prehospital care.
• ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.

Responsibilities

• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide basic life support and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting. (50%)
• Drives emergency 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED