Paramedic - Ambulance and Chair

UPMC•Washington, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides advanced life support care in the prehospital setting in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations, regional protocols, and Ambulance and Chair policies. Paramedics serve as clinical leaders on scene, delivering high-acuity patient care, coordinating resources, and supporting team members to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Current Pennsylvania Paramedic certification
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with acceptable driving record
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS/ITLS 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 advanced patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning
Provide ALS interventions within PA scope of practice, including advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and resuscitation
Utilize advanced equipment such as mechanic ventilators, IV pumps, LUCAS devices, and blood products per protocol
Serve as the lead clinician on scene, coordinator care with EMTs, AEMTs, dispatch, medical command, hospitals, and partner agencies
Provide mentorship, clinical guidance, and support to EMT-Basics and AEMTs
Accurately complete electronic patient care reports (ePCR)
Ensure ambulance, equipment, and medication readiness
Participate in quality improvement, training, protocol development, and research initiatives
Uphold patient confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational values

Benefits

Sign-on bonus ($5,000 for FT, $2,500 for PT with two-year commitment)
24-for-24 pay structure
Accrual-based Paid Time Off
Tuition assistance
Retirement plan with employer match
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Paid Family Leave
New uniforms provided
Annual fleet upgrades with new ambulances every year
Power stretchers and power load systems
Blood Protocol participation
Zoll Z Vent ® portable ventilators
Sapphire IV pumps
LUCAS devices
iPads for on-the-go charting
Video laryngoscopes (early 2026)
Opportunities to participate in research initiatives (PAIN Study Program, Nitrous use by BLS providers)