EMT - Basic (EMT-B) - Ambulance and Chair

UPMC•Washington, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Emergency Medicine - Ambulance and Chair is looking to hire both Full-Time and Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B). If you're an EMT-B who values professionalism, growth, and being part of a forward-thinking EMS organization, Ambulance and Chair offers the opportunity to make a real impact - both on patients and on the future of our service. Our service is entering an exciting new chapter, with leadership dedicated to supporting and developing our people. As we grow in 2026, we're looking for team members who communicate well, build trust, and inspire those around them. If you're ready to influence positive change and help move our service forward, we'd love to meet you. Ambulance and Chair is a long-standing EMS provider with deep roots in the communities that we serve. Covering a diverse urban-to-rural response area, our team answers an average of 40,000 calls annually across 45 communities in Washington and Greene Counties, providing both 911 emergency response and non-emergency medical transport. Come work for a service that values your time and your growth. We offer 24-for-24 pay, a retirement plan with employer match, tuition assistance, and a modern fleet equipped with mechanical ventilators, IV pumps, and a progressive blood protocol. Our teams also participate in cutting-edge research, including nitrous oxide administration by BLS providers - and much more. The EMT -Basic provides high quality prehospital emergency medical care and non-emergency medical transportation in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations, regional protocols, and Ambulance and Chair policies. EMTs function as a part of a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care, safety, and professionalism.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Current Pennsylvania EMT-Basic certification
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with acceptable driving record
Current BLS card
Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certificate
Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving patients
Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and remain calm in high-stress situations
Clearances must be dated within 90 days: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal, Act 33 with renewal, Act 34, Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Prior EMS experience
Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems
Interest in mentorship, education, or service development initiatives

Responsibilities

Respond to 911 and non-emergency calls in a safe, timely, and professional manner
Perform patient assessments and provide Basic Life Support care within PA scope of practice
Safely operate ambulances and related equipment in emergency and non-emergency conditions
Assist with patient movement, lifting, and transport using powered stretchers and loading systems
Accurately complete electronic patient care reports
Communicate effectively with patients, families, dispatch, hospitals, and partner agencies
Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies
Participate in continuing education, training, quality improvement, and research initiatives
Uphold company values, patient confidentiality, and a culture of trust and teamwork